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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.02, 158.55 and 103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.02, 158.55 and 103.26 is: 142.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.02 : 158.55 = 103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.02/158.55 = 103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.02x = 158.55 × 103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.02x = 16,371.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,371.87/115.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.34

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