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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.07, 371.88 and 103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.07, 371.88 and 103.71 is: 155.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.07 : 371.88 = 103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.07/371.88 = 103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.07x = 371.88 × 103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.07x = 38,567.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,567.67/248.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.47

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