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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.22, 172.27 and 104.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.22, 172.27 and 104.98 is: 156.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.22 : 172.27 = 104.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.22/172.27 = 104.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.22x = 172.27 × 104.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.22x = 18,084.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,084.90/115.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.96

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