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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.21, 372.03 and 103.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.21, 372.03 and 103.75 is: 155.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.21 : 372.03 = 103.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.21/372.03 = 103.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.21x = 372.03 × 103.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.21x = 38,598.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,598.11/248.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.51

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