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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.06, 172.43 and 101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.06, 172.43 and 101.62 is: 152.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.06 : 172.43 = 101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.06/172.43 = 101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.06x = 172.43 × 101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.06x = 17,522.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,522.34/115.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.29

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