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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.24, 154.50 and 77.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.24, 154.50 and 77.68 is: 116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.24 : 154.50 = 77.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.24/154.50 = 77.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.24x = 154.50 × 77.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.24x = 12,001.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,001.56/103.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.25

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