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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.29, 173.16 and 102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.29, 173.16 and 102.11 is: 153.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.29 : 173.16 = 102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.29/173.16 = 102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.29x = 173.16 × 102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.29x = 17,680.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,680.50/115.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.36

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