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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.65, 155.16 and 79.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.65, 155.16 and 79.62 is: 119.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.65 : 155.16 = 79.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.65/155.16 = 79.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.65x = 155.16 × 79.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.65x = 12,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,353.84/103.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.19

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