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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.83, 155.47 and 86.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.83, 155.47 and 86.79 is: 129.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.83 : 155.47 = 86.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.83/155.47 = 86.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.83x = 155.47 × 86.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.83x = 13,493.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,493.24/103.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.96

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