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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.83, 155.84 and 58.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.83, 155.84 and 58.16 is: 87.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.83 : 155.84 = 58.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.83/155.84 = 58.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.83x = 155.84 × 58.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.83x = 9,062.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,062.58/103.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.28

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