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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.65, 155.53 and 45.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.65, 155.53 and 45.93 is: 68.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.65 : 155.53 = 45.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.65/155.53 = 45.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.65x = 155.53 × 45.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.65x = 7,143.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,143.49/103.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.92

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