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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103, 153.59 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103, 153.59 and 95.56 is: 142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103 : 153.59 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103/153.59 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103x = 153.59 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103x = 14,677.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,677.06/103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.50

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