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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.49, 172.38 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.49, 172.38 and 105.87 is: 158.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.49 : 172.38 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.49/172.38 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.49x = 172.38 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.49x = 18,248.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,248.83/115.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.02

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