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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.41, 154.93 and 72.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.41, 154.93 and 72.92 is: 109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.41 : 154.93 = 72.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.41/154.93 = 72.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.41x = 154.93 × 72.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.41x = 11,297.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,297.50/103.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.25

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