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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.64, 173.76 and 108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.64, 173.76 and 108.35 is: 162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.64 : 173.76 = 108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.64/173.76 = 108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.64x = 173.76 × 108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.64x = 18,826.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,826.90/115.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.81

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