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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.08, 172.89 and 109.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.08, 172.89 and 109.14 is: 163.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.08 : 172.89 = 109.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.08/172.89 = 109.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.08x = 172.89 × 109.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.08x = 18,869.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,869.21/115.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.97

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