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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.16, 154.74 and 55.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.16, 154.74 and 55.04 is: 82.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.16 : 154.74 = 55.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.16/154.74 = 55.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.16x = 154.74 × 55.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.16x = 8,516.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,516.89/103.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.56

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