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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.35, 154.89 and 42.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.35, 154.89 and 42.44 is: 63.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.35 : 154.89 = 42.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.35/154.89 = 42.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.35x = 154.89 × 42.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.35x = 6,572.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,572.76/103.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.60

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