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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.92, 155.90 and 58.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.92, 155.90 and 58.47 is: 87.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.92 : 155.90 = 58.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.92/155.90 = 58.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.92x = 155.90 × 58.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.92x = 9,115.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,115.47/103.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.72

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