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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.76, 155.72 and 58.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.76, 155.72 and 58.13 is: 87.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.76 : 155.72 = 58.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.76/155.72 = 58.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.76x = 155.72 × 58.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.76x = 9,050.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,050.93/103.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.23

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