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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.27, 154.60 and 76.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.27, 154.60 and 76.03 is: 113.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.27 : 154.60 = 76.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.27/154.60 = 76.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.27x = 154.60 × 76.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.27x = 11,754.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,754.24/103.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.82

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