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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.99, 155.85 and 91.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.99, 155.85 and 91.78 is: 137.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.99 : 155.85 = 91.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.99/155.85 = 91.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.99x = 155.85 × 91.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.99x = 14,303.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,303.91/103.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.55

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