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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.44, 155.28 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.44, 155.28 and 71.16 is: 106.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.44 : 155.28 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.44/155.28 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.44x = 155.28 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.44x = 11,049.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,049.72/103.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.82

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