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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.35, 154.97 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.35, 154.97 and 45.56 is: 68.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.35 : 154.97 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.35/154.97 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.35x = 154.97 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.35x = 7,060.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,060.76/103.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.32

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