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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.50, 173.26 and 108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.50, 173.26 and 108.21 is: 162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.50 : 173.26 = 108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.50/173.26 = 108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.50x = 173.26 × 108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.50x = 18,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,749.25/115.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.33

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