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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.67, 156.11 and 76.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.67, 156.11 and 76.81 is: 115.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.67 : 156.11 = 76.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.67/156.11 = 76.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.67x = 156.11 × 76.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.67x = 11,990.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,990.81/103.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.66

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