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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.66, 155.39 and 38.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.66, 155.39 and 38.61 is: 57.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.66 : 155.39 = 38.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.66/155.39 = 38.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.66x = 155.39 × 38.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.66x = 6,000.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,000.09/103.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.88

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