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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.69, 171.87 and 103.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.69, 171.87 and 103.45 is: 155.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.69 : 171.87 = 103.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.69/171.87 = 103.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.69x = 171.87 × 103.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.69x = 17,779.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,779.95/114.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.03

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