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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.94, 155.79 and 43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.94, 155.79 and 43 is: 64.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.94 : 155.79 = 43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.94/155.79 = 43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.94x = 155.79 × 43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.94x = 6,698.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,698.97/103.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.45

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