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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.92, 155.58 and 79.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.92, 155.58 and 79.92 is: 119.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.92 : 155.58 = 79.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.92/155.58 = 79.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.92x = 155.58 × 79.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.92x = 12,433.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,433.95/103.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.65

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