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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.25, 173.34 and 105.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.25, 173.34 and 105.41 is: 158.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.25 : 173.34 = 105.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.25/173.34 = 105.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.25x = 173.34 × 105.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.25x = 18,271.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,271.77/115.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.54

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