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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.39, 154.72 and 81.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.39, 154.72 and 81.53 is: 122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.39 : 154.72 = 81.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.39/154.72 = 81.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.39x = 154.72 × 81.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.39x = 12,613.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,613.91/103.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.01

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