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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.31, 172.95 and 108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.31, 172.95 and 108.02 is: 162.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.31 : 172.95 = 108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.31/172.95 = 108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.31x = 172.95 × 108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.31x = 18,682.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,682.06/115.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.02

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