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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.84, 156 and 71.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.84, 156 and 71.92 is: 108.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.84 : 156 = 71.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.84/156 = 71.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.84x = 156 × 71.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.84x = 11,219.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,219.52/103.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.05

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