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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.20, 171.87 and 104.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.20, 171.87 and 104.87 is: 156.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.20 : 171.87 = 104.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.20/171.87 = 104.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.20x = 171.87 × 104.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.20x = 18,024.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,024.04/115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.46

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