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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.67, 173.64 and 104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.67, 173.64 and 104.06 is: 156.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.67 : 173.64 = 104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.67/173.64 = 104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.67x = 173.64 × 104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.67x = 18,068.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,068.98/115.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.21

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