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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.34, 154.88 and 55.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.34, 154.88 and 55.28 is: 82.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.34 : 154.88 = 55.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.34/154.88 = 55.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.34x = 154.88 × 55.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.34x = 8,561.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,561.77/103.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.85

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