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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.34, 154.82 and 60.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.34, 154.82 and 60.50 is: 90.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.34 : 154.82 = 60.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.34/154.82 = 60.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.34x = 154.82 × 60.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.34x = 9,366.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,366.61/103.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.64

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