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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.27, 154.86 and 42.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.27, 154.86 and 42.38 is: 63.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.27 : 154.86 = 42.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.27/154.86 = 42.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.27x = 154.86 × 42.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.27x = 6,562.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,562.97/103.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.55

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