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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.53, 159.33 and 103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.53, 159.33 and 103.24 is: 142.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.53 : 159.33 = 103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.53/159.33 = 103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.53x = 159.33 × 103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.53x = 16,449.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,449.23/115.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.38

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