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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.02, 173.37 and 108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.02, 173.37 and 108.06 is: 162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.02 : 173.37 = 108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.02/173.37 = 108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.02x = 173.37 × 108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.02x = 18,734.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,734.36/115.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.88

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