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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.33, 155.07 and 45.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.33, 155.07 and 45.53 is: 68.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.33 : 155.07 = 45.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.33/155.07 = 45.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.33x = 155.07 × 45.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.33x = 7,060.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,060.34/103.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.33

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