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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.16, 172.94 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.16, 172.94 and 109.08 is: 163.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.16 : 172.94 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.16/172.94 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.16x = 172.94 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.16x = 18,863.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,863.75/115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.81

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