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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.59, 174.25 and 107.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.59, 174.25 and 107.76 is: 162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.59 : 174.25 = 107.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.59/174.25 = 107.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.59x = 174.25 × 107.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.59x = 18,777.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,777.18/115.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.45

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