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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.67, 155.43 and 71.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.67, 155.43 and 71.18 is: 106.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.67 : 155.43 = 71.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.67/155.43 = 71.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.67x = 155.43 × 71.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.67x = 11,063.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,063.51/103.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.72

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