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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.38, 158.85 and 103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.38, 158.85 and 103.46 is: 142.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.38 : 158.85 = 103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.38/158.85 = 103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.38x = 158.85 × 103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.38x = 16,434.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,434.62/115.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.44

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