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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.11, 172.40 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.11, 172.40 and 109.44 is: 163.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.11 : 172.40 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.11/172.40 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.11x = 172.40 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.11x = 18,866.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,866.91/115.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.90

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