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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.41, 172.14 and 105.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.41, 172.14 and 105.18 is: 156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.41 : 172.14 = 105.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.41/172.14 = 105.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.41x = 172.14 × 105.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.41x = 18,105.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,105.69/115.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.88

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