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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.07, 171.65 and 108.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.07, 171.65 and 108.09 is: 161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.07 : 171.65 = 108.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.07/171.65 = 108.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.07x = 171.65 × 108.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.07x = 18,553.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,553.92/115.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.25

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