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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.37, 173.19 and 108.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.37, 173.19 and 108.17 is: 162.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.37 : 173.19 = 108.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.37/173.19 = 108.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.37x = 173.19 × 108.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.37x = 18,733.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,733.96/115.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.38

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