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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.70, 162.10 and 115.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.70, 162.10 and 115.70 is: 162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.70 : 162.10 = 115.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.70/162.10 = 115.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.70x = 162.10 × 115.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.70x = 18,754.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,754.97/115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.10

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