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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.28, 154.62 and 77.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.28, 154.62 and 77.72 is: 116.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.28 : 154.62 = 77.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.28/154.62 = 77.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.28x = 154.62 × 77.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.28x = 12,016.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,016.29/103.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.35

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