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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.05, 155.82 and 71.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.05, 155.82 and 71.47 is: 107.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.05 : 155.82 = 71.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.05/155.82 = 71.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.05x = 155.82 × 71.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.05x = 11,135.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,135.44/104.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.02

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