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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.39, 172.83 and 106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.39, 172.83 and 106.96 is: 160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.39 : 172.83 = 106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.39/172.83 = 106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.39x = 172.83 × 106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.39x = 18,485.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,485.90/115.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.20

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