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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.23, 155.05 and 100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.23, 155.05 and 100.40 is: 150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.23 : 155.05 = 100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.23/155.05 = 100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.23x = 155.05 × 100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.23x = 15,565.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,565.99/103.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.79

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