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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.23, 155.61 and 85.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.23, 155.61 and 85.41 is: 128.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.23 : 155.61 = 85.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.23/155.61 = 85.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.23x = 155.61 × 85.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.23x = 13,290.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,290.65/103.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.75

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