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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.67, 155.58 and 77.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.67, 155.58 and 77.70 is: 116.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.67 : 155.58 = 77.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.67/155.58 = 77.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.67x = 155.58 × 77.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.67x = 12,088.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,088.18/103.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.61

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