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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.12, 153.74 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.12, 153.74 and 95.08 is: 141.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.12 : 153.74 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.12/153.74 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.12x = 153.74 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.12x = 14,617.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,617.60/103.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.75

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