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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.93, 155.90 and 49.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.93, 155.90 and 49.77 is: 74.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.93 : 155.90 = 49.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.93/155.90 = 49.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.93x = 155.90 × 49.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.93x = 7,759.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,759.14/103.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.66

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