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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.78, 173.23 and 102.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.78, 173.23 and 102.01 is: 152.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.78 : 173.23 = 102.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.78/173.23 = 102.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.78x = 173.23 × 102.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.78x = 17,671.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,671.19/115.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.63

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