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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.40, 167.24 and 115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.40, 167.24 and 115.40 is: 167.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.40 : 167.24 = 115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.40/167.24 = 115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.40x = 167.24 × 115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.40x = 19,299.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,299.50/115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.24

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