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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.97, 155.07 and 93.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.97, 155.07 and 93.64 is: 139.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.97 : 155.07 = 93.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.97/155.07 = 93.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.97x = 155.07 × 93.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.97x = 14,520.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,520.75/103.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.66

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