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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.13, 154.71 and 55.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.13, 154.71 and 55.01 is: 82.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.13 : 154.71 = 55.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.13/154.71 = 55.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.13x = 154.71 × 55.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.13x = 8,510.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,510.60/103.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.52

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