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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.13, 172.59 and 102.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.13, 172.59 and 102.23 is: 153.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.13 : 172.59 = 102.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.13/172.59 = 102.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.13x = 172.59 × 102.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.13x = 17,643.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,643.88/115.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.25

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