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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.14, 173.01 and 107.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.14, 173.01 and 107.85 is: 162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.14 : 173.01 = 107.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.14/173.01 = 107.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.14x = 173.01 × 107.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.14x = 18,659.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,659.13/115.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.06

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