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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.62, 173.61 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.62, 173.61 and 107.88 is: 161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.62 : 173.61 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.62/173.61 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.62x = 173.61 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.62x = 18,729.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,729.05/115.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.99

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