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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.68, 155.59 and 52.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.68, 155.59 and 52.41 is: 78.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.68 : 155.59 = 52.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.68/155.59 = 52.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.68x = 155.59 × 52.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.68x = 8,154.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,154.92/103.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.65

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