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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.77, 155.72 and 76.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.77, 155.72 and 76.79 is: 115.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.77 : 155.72 = 76.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.77/155.72 = 76.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.77x = 155.72 × 76.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.77x = 11,956.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,956.58/103.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.22

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