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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.78, 155.69 and 52.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.78, 155.69 and 52.45 is: 78.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.78 : 155.69 = 52.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.78/155.69 = 52.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.78x = 155.69 × 52.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.78x = 8,164.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,164.90/103.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.68

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