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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.48, 173.70 and 106.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.48, 173.70 and 106.60 is: 160.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.48 : 173.70 = 106.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.48/173.70 = 106.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.48x = 173.70 × 106.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.48x = 18,516.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,516.42/115.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.34

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