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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.97, 155.77 and 52.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.97, 155.77 and 52.60 is: 78.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.97 : 155.77 = 52.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.97/155.77 = 52.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.97x = 155.77 × 52.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.97x = 8,193.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,193.50/103.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.81

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