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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.66, 155.57 and 45.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.66, 155.57 and 45.95 is: 68.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.66 : 155.57 = 45.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.66/155.57 = 45.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.66x = 155.57 × 45.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.66x = 7,148.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,148.31/103.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.96

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