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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.13, 172.70 and 107.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.13, 172.70 and 107.84 is: 161.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.13 : 172.70 = 107.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.13/172.70 = 107.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.13x = 172.70 × 107.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.13x = 18,623.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,623.86/115.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.76

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