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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.29, 154.74 and 72.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.29, 154.74 and 72.74 is: 108.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.29 : 154.74 = 72.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.29/154.74 = 72.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.29x = 154.74 × 72.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.29x = 11,256.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,256.45/103.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.98

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