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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.57, 155.41 and 60.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.57, 155.41 and 60.23 is: 90.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.57 : 155.41 = 60.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.57/155.41 = 60.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.57x = 155.41 × 60.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.57x = 9,360.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,360.58/103.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.38

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