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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.01, 172.14 and 109.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.01, 172.14 and 109.07 is: 163.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.01 : 172.14 = 109.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.01/172.14 = 109.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.01x = 172.14 × 109.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.01x = 18,775.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,775.31/115.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.25

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