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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.70, 155.86 and 67.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.70, 155.86 and 67.46 is: 101.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.70 : 155.86 = 67.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.70/155.86 = 67.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.70x = 155.86 × 67.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.70x = 10,513.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,513.37/103.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.38

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