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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.39, 154.98 and 49.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.39, 154.98 and 49.22 is: 73.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.39 : 154.98 = 49.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.39/154.98 = 49.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.39x = 154.98 × 49.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.39x = 7,627.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,627.92/103.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.78

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