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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.65, 155.31 and 49.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.65, 155.31 and 49.47 is: 74.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.65 : 155.31 = 49.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.65/155.31 = 49.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.65x = 155.31 × 49.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.65x = 7,682.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,682.70/103.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.12

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