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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.93, 155.73 and 60.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.93, 155.73 and 60.50 is: 90.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.93 : 155.73 = 60.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.93/155.73 = 60.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.93x = 155.73 × 60.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.93x = 9,421.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,421.67/103.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.65

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