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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.70, 154.36 and 103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.70, 154.36 and 103.25 is: 153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.70 : 154.36 = 103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.70/154.36 = 103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.70x = 154.36 × 103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.70x = 15,937.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,937.67/103.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.69

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