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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.44, 155.16 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.44, 155.16 and 55.44 is: 83.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.44 : 155.16 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.44/155.16 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.44x = 155.16 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.44x = 8,602.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,602.07/103.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.16

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