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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.96, 155.85 and 67.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.96, 155.85 and 67.96 is: 101.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.96 : 155.85 = 67.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.96/155.85 = 67.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.96x = 155.85 × 67.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.96x = 10,591.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,591.57/103.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.88

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