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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.84, 155.39 and 76.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.84, 155.39 and 76.70 is: 114.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.84 : 155.39 = 76.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.84/155.39 = 76.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.84x = 155.39 × 76.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.84x = 11,918.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,918.42/103.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.78

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