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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.26, 172.83 and 108.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.26, 172.83 and 108.09 is: 162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.26 : 172.83 = 108.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.26/172.83 = 108.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.26x = 172.83 × 108.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.26x = 18,681.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,681.19/115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.08

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