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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.27, 154.77 and 68.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.27, 154.77 and 68.98 is: 103.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.27 : 154.77 = 68.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.27/154.77 = 68.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.27x = 154.77 × 68.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.27x = 10,676.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,676.03/103.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.38

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