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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.74, 173.88 and 106.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.74, 173.88 and 106.83 is: 160.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.74 : 173.88 = 106.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.74/173.88 = 106.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.74x = 173.88 × 106.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.74x = 18,575.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,575.60/115.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.49

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