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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.74, 155.72 and 58.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.74, 155.72 and 58.12 is: 87.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.74 : 155.72 = 58.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.74/155.72 = 58.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.74x = 155.72 × 58.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.74x = 9,050.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,050.45/103.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.24

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