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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.06, 155.97 and 81.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.06, 155.97 and 81.15 is: 121.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.06 : 155.97 = 81.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.06/155.97 = 81.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.06x = 155.97 × 81.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.06x = 12,656.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,656.97/104.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.64

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