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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.02, 173.34 and 103.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.02, 173.34 and 103.62 is: 156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.02 : 173.34 = 103.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.02/173.34 = 103.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.02x = 173.34 × 103.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.02x = 17,961.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,961.49/115.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.16

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