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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.44, 155.18 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.44, 155.18 and 45.66 is: 68.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.44 : 155.18 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.44/155.18 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.44x = 155.18 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.44x = 7,086.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,086.21/103.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.50

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