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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.77, 160.14 and 108.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.77, 160.14 and 108.97 is: 150.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.77 : 160.14 = 108.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.77/160.14 = 108.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.77x = 160.14 × 108.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.77x = 17,450.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,450.46/115.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.73

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