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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.72, 155.58 and 76.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.72, 155.58 and 76.72 is: 115.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.72 : 155.58 = 76.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.72/155.58 = 76.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.72x = 155.58 × 76.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.72x = 11,936.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,936.10/103.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.08

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