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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.80, 162.60 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.80, 162.60 and 115.80 is: 162.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.80 : 162.60 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.80/162.60 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.80x = 162.60 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.80x = 18,829.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,829.08/115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.60

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