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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.44, 154.92 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.44, 154.92 and 71.40 is: 106.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.44 : 154.92 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.44/154.92 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.44x = 154.92 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.44x = 11,061.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,061.29/103.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.93

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