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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.41, 155 and 102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.41, 155 and 102.27 is: 153.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.41 : 155 = 102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.41/155 = 102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.41x = 155 × 102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.41x = 15,851.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,851.85/103.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.30

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