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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.01, 171.54 and 106.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.01, 171.54 and 106.51 is: 158.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.01 : 171.54 = 106.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.01/171.54 = 106.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.01x = 171.54 × 106.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.01x = 18,270.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,270.73/115.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.86

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