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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.46, 155.20 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.46, 155.20 and 71.16 is: 106.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.46 : 155.20 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.46/155.20 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.46x = 155.20 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.46x = 11,044.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,044.28/103.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.75

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