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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.26, 154.98 and 55.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.26, 154.98 and 55.16 is: 82.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.26 : 154.98 = 55.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.26/154.98 = 55.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.26x = 154.98 × 55.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.26x = 8,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,548.70/103.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.79

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