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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.77, 174 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.77, 174 and 107.28 is: 161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.77 : 174 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.77/174 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.77x = 174 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.77x = 18,666.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,666.72/115.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.24

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