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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.79, 155.69 and 45.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.79, 155.69 and 45.96 is: 68.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.79 : 155.69 = 45.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.79/155.69 = 45.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.79x = 155.69 × 45.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.79x = 7,155.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,155.28/103.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.94

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