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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.41, 155.15 and 42.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.41, 155.15 and 42.56 is: 63.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.41 : 155.15 = 42.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.41/155.15 = 42.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.41x = 155.15 × 42.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.41x = 6,603.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,603.18/103.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.85

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