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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.04, 172.68 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.04, 172.68 and 109.40 is: 164.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.04 : 172.68 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.04/172.68 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.04x = 172.68 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.04x = 18,891.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,891.19/115.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.21

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