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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.66, 155.36 and 45.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.66, 155.36 and 45.86 is: 68.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.66 : 155.36 = 45.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.66/155.36 = 45.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.66x = 155.36 × 45.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.66x = 7,124.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,124.81/103.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.73

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