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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.73, 175.95 and 103.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.73, 175.95 and 103.41 is: 155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.73 : 175.95 = 103.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.73/175.95 = 103.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.73x = 175.95 × 103.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.73x = 18,194.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,194.99/116.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.87

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