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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.87, 155.70 and 52.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.87, 155.70 and 52.40 is: 78.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.87 : 155.70 = 52.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.87/155.70 = 52.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.87x = 155.70 × 52.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.87x = 8,158.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,158.70/103.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.54

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