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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.91, 156.06 and 77.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.91, 156.06 and 77.18 is: 115.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.91 : 156.06 = 77.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.91/156.06 = 77.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.91x = 156.06 × 77.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.91x = 12,043.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,043.93/103.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.91

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