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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.86, 155.72 and 76.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.86, 155.72 and 76.77 is: 115.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.86 : 155.72 = 76.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.86/155.72 = 76.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.86x = 155.72 × 76.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.86x = 11,954.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,954.82/103.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.11

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