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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.73, 159.75 and 103.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.73, 159.75 and 103.43 is: 142.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.73 : 159.75 = 103.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.73/159.75 = 103.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.73x = 159.75 × 103.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.73x = 16,522.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,522.94/115.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.77

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