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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.76, 154.42 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.76, 154.42 and 103.44 is: 153.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.76 : 154.42 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.76/154.42 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.76x = 154.42 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.76x = 15,973.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,973.20/103.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.94

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