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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.93, 155.87 and 35.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.93, 155.87 and 35.44 is: 53.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.93 : 155.87 = 35.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.93/155.87 = 35.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.93x = 155.87 × 35.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.93x = 5,523.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,523.47/103.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.15

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