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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.98, 155.92 and 46.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.98, 155.92 and 46.20 is: 69.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.98 : 155.92 = 46.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.98/155.92 = 46.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.98x = 155.92 × 46.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.98x = 7,203.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,203.50/103.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.28

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