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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.76, 173.75 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.76, 173.75 and 105.84 is: 158.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.76 : 173.75 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.76/173.75 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.76x = 173.75 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.76x = 18,389.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,389.17/115.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.85

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