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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.76, 173.75 and 102.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.76, 173.75 and 102.83 is: 154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.76 : 173.75 = 102.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.76/173.75 = 102.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.76x = 173.75 × 102.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.76x = 17,865.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,865.33/115.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.34

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