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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.23, 155.19 and 95.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.23, 155.19 and 95.71 is: 143.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.23 : 155.19 = 95.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.23/155.19 = 95.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.23x = 155.19 × 95.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.23x = 14,853.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,853.23/103.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.88

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