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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.34, 154.94 and 42.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.34, 154.94 and 42.46 is: 63.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.34 : 154.94 = 42.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.34/154.94 = 42.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.34x = 154.94 × 42.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.34x = 6,577.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,577.98/103.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.65

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