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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.54, 462.68 and 103.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.54, 462.68 and 103.06 is: 154.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.54 : 462.68 = 103.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.54/462.68 = 103.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.54x = 462.68 × 103.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.54x = 47,681.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,681.49/308.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.54

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