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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.82, 155.52 and 60.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.82, 155.52 and 60.35 is: 90.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.82 : 155.52 = 60.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.82/155.52 = 60.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.82x = 155.52 × 60.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.82x = 9,384.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,384.85/103.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.40

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