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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.74, 155.73 and 60.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.74, 155.73 and 60.46 is: 90.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.74 : 155.73 = 60.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.74/155.73 = 60.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.74x = 155.73 × 60.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.74x = 9,415.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,415.44/103.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.76

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