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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.65, 155.34 and 45.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.65, 155.34 and 45.85 is: 68.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.65 : 155.34 = 45.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.65/155.34 = 45.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.65x = 155.34 × 45.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.65x = 7,122.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,122.34/103.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.72

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