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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.03, 262.82 and 103.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.03, 262.82 and 103.21 is: 154.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.03 : 262.82 = 103.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.03/262.82 = 103.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.03x = 262.82 × 103.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.03x = 27,125.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,125.14/175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.97

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