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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.79, 155.73 and 55.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.79, 155.73 and 55.15 is: 82.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.79 : 155.73 = 55.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.79/155.73 = 55.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.79x = 155.73 × 55.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.79x = 8,588.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,588.51/103.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.75

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