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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.69, 155.53 and 71.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.69, 155.53 and 71.11 is: 106.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.69 : 155.53 = 71.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.69/155.53 = 71.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.69x = 155.53 × 71.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.69x = 11,059.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,059.74/103.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.66

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