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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.44, 172.99 and 103.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.44, 172.99 and 103.21 is: 154.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.44 : 172.99 = 103.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.44/172.99 = 103.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.44x = 172.99 × 103.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.44x = 17,854.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,854.30/115.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.66

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