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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.36, 155.62 and 71.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.36, 155.62 and 71.50 is: 107.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.36 : 155.62 = 71.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.36/155.62 = 71.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.36x = 155.62 × 71.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.36x = 11,126.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,126.83/103.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.65

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