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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.40, 172.62 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.40, 172.62 and 108.44 is: 162.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.40 : 172.62 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.40/172.62 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.40x = 172.62 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.40x = 18,718.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,718.91/115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.21

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