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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.71, 155.56 and 82.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.71, 155.56 and 82.02 is: 123.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.71 : 155.56 = 82.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.71/155.56 = 82.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.71x = 155.56 × 82.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.71x = 12,759.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,759.03/103.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.03

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