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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.56, 173.49 and 106.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.56, 173.49 and 106.01 is: 159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.56 : 173.49 = 106.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.56/173.49 = 106.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.56x = 173.49 × 106.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.56x = 18,390.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,390.81/115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.15

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