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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.31, 371.10 and 103.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.31, 371.10 and 103.13 is: 154.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.31 : 371.10 = 103.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.31/371.10 = 103.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.31x = 371.10 × 103.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.31x = 38,271.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,271.54/247.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.75

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