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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.04, 172.56 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.04, 172.56 and 105.44 is: 158.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.04 : 172.56 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.04/172.56 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.04x = 172.56 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.04x = 18,194.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,194.73/115.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.16

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