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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.23, 154.95 and 72.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.23, 154.95 and 72.87 is: 109.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.23 : 154.95 = 72.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.23/154.95 = 72.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.23x = 154.95 × 72.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.23x = 11,291.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,291.21/103.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.38

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