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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.67, 155.50 and 52.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.67, 155.50 and 52.34 is: 78.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.67 : 155.50 = 52.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.67/155.50 = 52.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.67x = 155.50 × 52.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.67x = 8,138.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,138.09/103.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.50

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