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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.56, 155.20 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.56, 155.20 and 55.44 is: 83.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.56 : 155.20 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.56/155.20 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.56x = 155.20 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.56x = 8,604.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,604.29/103.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.09

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