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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.86, 155.65 and 55.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.86, 155.65 and 55.72 is: 83.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.86 : 155.65 = 55.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.86/155.65 = 55.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.86x = 155.65 × 55.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.86x = 8,672.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,672.82/103.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.50

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