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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.24, 154.72 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.24, 154.72 and 71.16 is: 106.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.24 : 154.72 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.24/154.72 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.24x = 154.72 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.24x = 11,009.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,009.88/103.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.64

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