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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.34, 159.24 and 103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.34, 159.24 and 103.04 is: 142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.34 : 159.24 = 103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.34/159.24 = 103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.34x = 159.24 × 103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.34x = 16,407.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,407.29/115.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.25

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