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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.66, 155.44 and 79.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.66, 155.44 and 79.54 is: 119.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.66 : 155.44 = 79.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.66/155.44 = 79.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.66x = 155.44 × 79.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.66x = 12,363.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,363.70/103.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.27

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