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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.15, 172.73 and 102.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.15, 172.73 and 102.10 is: 153.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.15 : 172.73 = 102.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.15/172.73 = 102.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.15x = 172.73 × 102.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.15x = 17,635.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,635.73/115.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.15

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