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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.92, 155.99 and 81.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.92, 155.99 and 81.34 is: 122.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.92 : 155.99 = 81.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.92/155.99 = 81.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.92x = 155.99 × 81.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.92x = 12,688.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,688.23/103.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.10

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