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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.43, 171.46 and 103.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.43, 171.46 and 103.03 is: 154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.43 : 171.46 = 103.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.43/171.46 = 103.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.43x = 171.46 × 103.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.43x = 17,665.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,665.52/114.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.38

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