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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.93, 172.02 and 103.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.93, 172.02 and 103.59 is: 155.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.93 : 172.02 = 103.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.93/172.02 = 103.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.93x = 172.02 × 103.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.93x = 17,819.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,819.55/114.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.05

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