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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.70, 172.44 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.70, 172.44 and 105.44 is: 157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.70 : 172.44 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.70/172.44 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.70x = 172.44 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.70x = 18,181.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,181.21/115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.15

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