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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.79, 155.72 and 45.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.79, 155.72 and 45.99 is: 69.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.79 : 155.72 = 45.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.79/155.72 = 45.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.79x = 155.72 × 45.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.79x = 7,161.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,161.68/103.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.00

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