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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.92, 173.73 and 103.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.92, 173.73 and 103.10 is: 154.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.92 : 173.73 = 103.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.92/173.73 = 103.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.92x = 173.73 × 103.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.92x = 17,911.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,911.56/115.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.52

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