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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.71, 173.63 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.71, 173.63 and 106.44 is: 159.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.71 : 173.63 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.71/173.63 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.71x = 173.63 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.71x = 18,481.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,481.18/115.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.72

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