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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.13, 171.55 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.13, 171.55 and 103.02 is: 153.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.13 : 171.55 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.13/171.55 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.13x = 171.55 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.13x = 17,673.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,673.08/115.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.51

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