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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.67, 173.11 and 109.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.67, 173.11 and 109.01 is: 163.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.67 : 173.11 = 109.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.67/173.11 = 109.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.67x = 173.11 × 109.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.67x = 18,870.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,870.18/115.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.14

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