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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.65, 155.36 and 54.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.65, 155.36 and 54.90 is: 82.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.65 : 155.36 = 54.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.65/155.36 = 54.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.65x = 155.36 × 54.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.65x = 8,528.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,528.99/103.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.29

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