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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.26, 172.50 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.26, 172.50 and 106.20 is: 158.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.26 : 172.50 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.26/172.50 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.26x = 172.50 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.26x = 18,319.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,319.50/115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.94

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