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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.83, 172.71 and 103.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.83, 172.71 and 103.38 is: 154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.83 : 172.71 = 103.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.83/172.71 = 103.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.83x = 172.71 × 103.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.83x = 17,854.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,854.76/115.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.15

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