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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.59, 172.55 and 103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.59, 172.55 and 103.44 is: 154.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.59 : 172.55 = 103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.59/172.55 = 103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.59x = 172.55 × 103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.59x = 17,848.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,848.05/115.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.41

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