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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.11, 154.71 and 55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.11, 154.71 and 55 is: 82.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.11 : 154.71 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.11/154.71 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.11x = 154.71 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.11x = 8,508.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,508.78/103.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.53

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