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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.11, 172.58 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.11, 172.58 and 105.08 is: 157.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.11 : 172.58 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.11/172.58 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.11x = 172.58 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.11x = 18,133.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,133.32/115.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.53

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