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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.83, 155.51 and 60.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.83, 155.51 and 60.40 is: 90.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.83 : 155.51 = 60.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.83/155.51 = 60.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.83x = 155.51 × 60.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.83x = 9,392.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,392.80/103.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.46

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