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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.63, 155.33 and 58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.63, 155.33 and 58 is: 86.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.63 : 155.33 = 58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.63/155.33 = 58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.63x = 155.33 × 58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.63x = 9,009.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,009.14/103.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.94

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