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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.61, 173.32 and 105.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.61, 173.32 and 105.58 is: 158.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.61 : 173.32 = 105.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.61/173.32 = 105.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.61x = 173.32 × 105.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.61x = 18,299.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,299.13/115.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.28

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