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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.93, 155.96 and 46.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.93, 155.96 and 46.16 is: 69.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.93 : 155.96 = 46.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.93/155.96 = 46.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.93x = 155.96 × 46.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.93x = 7,199.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,199.13/103.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.27

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