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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.44, 172.20 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.44, 172.20 and 103.28 is: 154.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.44 : 172.20 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.44/172.20 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.44x = 172.20 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.44x = 17,784.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,784.82/115.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.06

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