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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.02, 172.17 and 106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.02, 172.17 and 106.50 is: 159.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.02 : 172.17 = 106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.02/172.17 = 106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.02x = 172.17 × 106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.02x = 18,336.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,336.11/115.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.42

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