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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.14, 172.86 and 105.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.14, 172.86 and 105.59 is: 158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.14 : 172.86 = 105.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.14/172.86 = 105.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.14x = 172.86 × 105.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.14x = 18,251.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,251.03/115.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.52

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