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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.23, 155.70 and 101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.23, 155.70 and 101.61 is: 153.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.23 : 155.70 = 101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.23/155.70 = 101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.23x = 155.70 × 101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.23x = 15,820.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,820.68/103.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.26

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