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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.13, 173.51 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.13, 173.51 and 108.51 is: 163.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.13 : 173.51 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.13/173.51 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.13x = 173.51 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.13x = 18,827.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,827.03/115.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.54

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