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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.59, 173.43 and 103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.59, 173.43 and 103.71 is: 155.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.59 : 173.43 = 103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.59/173.43 = 103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.59x = 173.43 × 103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.59x = 17,986.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,986.43/115.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.61

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