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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.52, 173 and 102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.52, 173 and 102.64 is: 153.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.52 : 173 = 102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.52/173 = 102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.52x = 173 × 102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.52x = 17,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,756.72/115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.71

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