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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.44, 262.80 and 103.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.44, 262.80 and 103.13 is: 154.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.44 : 262.80 = 103.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.44/262.80 = 103.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.44x = 262.80 × 103.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.44x = 27,101.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,101.25/175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.48

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