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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.24, 155.44 and 76.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.24, 155.44 and 76.41 is: 115.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.24 : 155.44 = 76.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.24/155.44 = 76.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.24x = 155.44 × 76.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.24x = 11,876.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,876.84/103.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.04

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