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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.96, 155.91 and 46.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.96, 155.91 and 46.15 is: 69.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.96 : 155.91 = 46.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.96/155.91 = 46.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.96x = 155.91 × 46.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.96x = 7,195.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,195.03/103.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.21

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