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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.37, 154.96 and 42.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.37, 154.96 and 42.55 is: 63.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.37 : 154.96 = 42.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.37/154.96 = 42.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.37x = 154.96 × 42.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.37x = 6,593.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,593.05/103.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.78

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