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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.67, 155.41 and 45.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.67, 155.41 and 45.84 is: 68.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.67 : 155.41 = 45.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.67/155.41 = 45.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.67x = 155.41 × 45.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.67x = 7,123.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,123.99/103.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.72

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