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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.63, 155.44 and 55.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.63, 155.44 and 55.52 is: 83.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.63 : 155.44 = 55.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.63/155.44 = 55.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.63x = 155.44 × 55.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.63x = 8,630.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,630.49/103.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.28

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