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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.78, 155.52 and 55.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.78, 155.52 and 55.58 is: 83.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.78 : 155.52 = 55.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.78/155.52 = 55.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.78x = 155.52 × 55.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.78x = 8,643.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,643.80/103.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.29

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