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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.48, 155.16 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.48, 155.16 and 81.88 is: 122.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.48 : 155.16 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.48/155.16 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.48x = 155.16 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.48x = 12,704.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,704.50/103.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.77

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