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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.92, 155.73 and 55.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.92, 155.73 and 55.68 is: 83.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.92 : 155.73 = 55.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.92/155.73 = 55.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.92x = 155.73 × 55.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.92x = 8,671.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,671.05/103.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.44

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