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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.63, 155.37 and 68.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.63, 155.37 and 68.44 is: 102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.63 : 155.37 = 68.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.63/155.37 = 68.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.63x = 155.37 × 68.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.63x = 10,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,633.52/103.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.61

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