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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.81, 155.68 and 52.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.81, 155.68 and 52.42 is: 78.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.81 : 155.68 = 52.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.81/155.68 = 52.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.81x = 155.68 × 52.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.81x = 8,160.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,160.62/103.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.61

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