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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.73, 155.52 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.73, 155.52 and 95.49 is: 143.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.73 : 155.52 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.73/155.52 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.73x = 155.52 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.73x = 14,850.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,850.60/103.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.17

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