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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.81, 155.73 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.81, 155.73 and 91.74 is: 137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.81 : 155.73 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.81/155.73 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.81x = 155.73 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.81x = 14,285.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,285.75/103.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.61

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