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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.27, 154.71 and 49.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.27, 154.71 and 49.09 is: 73.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.27 : 154.71 = 49.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.27/154.71 = 49.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.27x = 154.71 × 49.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.27x = 7,594.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,594.47/103.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.54

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