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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.16, 153.99 and 95.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.16, 153.99 and 95.03 is: 141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.16 : 153.99 = 95.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.16/153.99 = 95.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.16x = 153.99 × 95.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.16x = 14,633.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,633.67/103.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.85

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