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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.11, 172.35 and 104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.11, 172.35 and 104.18 is: 155.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.11 : 172.35 = 104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.11/172.35 = 104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.11x = 172.35 × 104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.11x = 17,954.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,954.56/115.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.98

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