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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.97, 155.96 and 81.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.97, 155.96 and 81.24 is: 121.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.97 : 155.96 = 81.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.97/155.96 = 81.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.97x = 155.96 × 81.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.97x = 12,669.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,669.78/103.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.87

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