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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.92, 155.54 and 93.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.92, 155.54 and 93.94 is: 140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.92 : 155.54 = 93.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.92/155.54 = 93.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.92x = 155.54 × 93.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.92x = 14,611.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,611.43/103.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.60

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