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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.91, 155.75 and 52.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.91, 155.75 and 52.54 is: 78.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.91 : 155.75 = 52.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.91/155.75 = 52.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.91x = 155.75 × 52.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.91x = 8,182.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,182.45/103.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.75

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