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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.84, 155.59 and 78.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.84, 155.59 and 78.03 is: 116.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.84 : 155.59 = 78.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.84/155.59 = 78.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.84x = 155.59 × 78.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.84x = 12,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,140.49/103.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.92

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