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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.34, 154.95 and 42.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.34, 154.95 and 42.42 is: 63.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.34 : 154.95 = 42.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.34/154.95 = 42.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.34x = 154.95 × 42.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.34x = 6,572.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,572.98/103.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.60

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