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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.25, 154.98 and 55.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.25, 154.98 and 55.26 is: 82.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.25 : 154.98 = 55.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.25/154.98 = 55.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.25x = 154.98 × 55.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.25x = 8,564.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,564.19/103.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.95

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