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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.75, 173.58 and 104.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.75, 173.58 and 104.45 is: 156.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.75 : 173.58 = 104.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.75/173.58 = 104.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.75x = 173.58 × 104.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.75x = 18,129.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,129.17/115.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.62

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