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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.91, 155.81 and 43.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.91, 155.81 and 43.09 is: 64.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.91 : 155.81 = 43.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.91/155.81 = 43.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.91x = 155.81 × 43.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.91x = 6,713.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,713.85/103.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.61

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