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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.68, 155.54 and 81.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.68, 155.54 and 81.05 is: 121.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.68 : 155.54 = 81.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.68/155.54 = 81.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.68x = 155.54 × 81.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.68x = 12,605.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,605.94/103.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.59

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