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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.28, 154.58 and 81.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.28, 154.58 and 81.61 is: 122.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.28 : 154.58 = 81.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.28/154.58 = 81.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.28x = 154.58 × 81.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.28x = 12,614.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,614.48/103.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.14

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