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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.12, 155.97 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.12, 155.97 and 103.44 is: 154.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.12 : 155.97 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.12/155.97 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.12x = 155.97 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.12x = 16,133.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,133.54/104.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.96

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