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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.71, 156.12 and 73.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.71, 156.12 and 73.47 is: 110.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.71 : 156.12 = 73.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.71/156.12 = 73.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.71x = 156.12 × 73.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.71x = 11,470.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,470.14/103.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.60

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