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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.56, 155.40 and 95.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.56, 155.40 and 95.40 is: 143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.56 : 155.40 = 95.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.56/155.40 = 95.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.56x = 155.40 × 95.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.56x = 14,825.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,825.16/103.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.16

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