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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.76, 155.63 and 42.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.76, 155.63 and 42.88 is: 64.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.76 : 155.63 = 42.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.76/155.63 = 42.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.76x = 155.63 × 42.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.76x = 6,672.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,672.64/103.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.31

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