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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.36, 172.80 and 107.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.36, 172.80 and 107.35 is: 160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.36 : 172.80 = 107.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.36/172.80 = 107.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.36x = 172.80 × 107.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.36x = 18,549.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,549.68/115.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.80

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