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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103, 153.78 and 87.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103, 153.78 and 87.79 is: 131.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103 : 153.78 = 87.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103/153.78 = 87.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103x = 153.78 × 87.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103x = 13,500.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,500.35/103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.07

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