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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.29, 154.93 and 49.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.29, 154.93 and 49.22 is: 73.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.29 : 154.93 = 49.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.29/154.93 = 49.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.29x = 154.93 × 49.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.29x = 7,625.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,625.65/103.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.83

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