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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.86, 155.55 and 71.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.86, 155.55 and 71.25 is: 106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.86 : 155.55 = 71.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.86/155.55 = 71.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.86x = 155.55 × 71.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.86x = 11,082.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,082.94/103.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.71

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