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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.16, 173.03 and 107.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.16, 173.03 and 107.87 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.16 : 173.03 = 107.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.16/173.03 = 107.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.16x = 173.03 × 107.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.16x = 18,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,663.34/115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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