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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.56, 519.74 and 103.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.56, 519.74 and 103.12 is: 154.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.56 : 519.74 = 103.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.56/519.74 = 103.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.56x = 519.74 × 103.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.56x = 53,595.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,595.59/346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.65

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