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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.08, 173.54 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.08, 173.54 and 109.68 is: 165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.08 : 173.54 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.08/173.54 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.08x = 173.54 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.08x = 19,033.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,033.87/115.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.40

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