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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.62, 173.28 and 109.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.62, 173.28 and 109.56 is: 164.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.62 : 173.28 = 109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.62/173.28 = 109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.62x = 173.28 × 109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.62x = 18,984.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,984.56/115.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.20

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