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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.73, 173.46 and 102.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.73, 173.46 and 102.23 is: 153.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.73 : 173.46 = 102.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.73/173.46 = 102.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.73x = 173.46 × 102.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.73x = 17,732.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,732.82/115.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.23

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