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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.56, 172.98 and 103.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.56, 172.98 and 103.32 is: 154.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.56 : 172.98 = 103.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.56/172.98 = 103.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.56x = 172.98 × 103.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.56x = 17,872.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,872.29/115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.66

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