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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.11, 172.26 and 107.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.11, 172.26 and 107.48 is: 160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.11 : 172.26 = 107.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.11/172.26 = 107.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.11x = 172.26 × 107.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.11x = 18,514.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,514.94/115.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.85

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