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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.94, 155.88 and 35.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.94, 155.88 and 35.45 is: 53.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.94 : 155.88 = 35.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.94/155.88 = 35.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.94x = 155.88 × 35.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.94x = 5,525.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,525.95/103.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.16

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