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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.13, 371.85 and 103.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.13, 371.85 and 103.95 is: 155.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.13 : 371.85 = 103.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.13/371.85 = 103.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.13x = 371.85 × 103.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.13x = 38,653.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,653.81/248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.78

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