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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.27, 154.97 and 42.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.27, 154.97 and 42.39 is: 63.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.27 : 154.97 = 42.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.27/154.97 = 42.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.27x = 154.97 × 42.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.27x = 6,569.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,569.18/103.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.61

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