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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.56, 173.16 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.56, 173.16 and 102.20 is: 153.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.56 : 173.16 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.56/173.16 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.56x = 173.16 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.56x = 17,696.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,696.09/115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.13

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