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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.54, 155.34 and 52.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.54, 155.34 and 52.18 is: 78.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.54 : 155.34 = 52.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.54/155.34 = 52.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.54x = 155.34 × 52.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.54x = 8,105.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,105.64/103.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.29

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