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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.28, 154.46 and 78.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.28, 154.46 and 78.63 is: 117.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.28 : 154.46 = 78.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.28/154.46 = 78.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.28x = 154.46 × 78.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.28x = 12,144.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,144.81/103.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.59

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