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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.93, 172.22 and 103.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.93, 172.22 and 103.53 is: 155.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.93 : 172.22 = 103.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.93/172.22 = 103.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.93x = 172.22 × 103.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.93x = 17,829.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,829.42/114.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.13

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