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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.92, 155.61 and 67.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.92, 155.61 and 67.31 is: 100.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.92 : 155.61 = 67.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.92/155.61 = 67.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.92x = 155.61 × 67.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.92x = 10,473.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,473.58/103.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.78

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