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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.91, 155.71 and 58.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.91, 155.71 and 58.27 is: 87.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.91 : 155.71 = 58.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.91/155.71 = 58.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.91x = 155.71 × 58.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.91x = 9,073.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,073.22/103.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.32

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