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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.88, 155.96 and 55.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.88, 155.96 and 55.84 is: 83.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.88 : 155.96 = 55.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.88/155.96 = 55.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.88x = 155.96 × 55.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.88x = 8,708.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,708.81/103.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.84

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