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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.94, 155.92 and 103.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.94, 155.92 and 103.54 is: 155.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.94 : 155.92 = 103.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.94/155.92 = 103.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.94x = 155.92 × 103.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.94x = 16,143.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,143.96/103.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.32

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