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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.80, 173.68 and 108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.80, 173.68 and 108.52 is: 162.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.80 : 173.68 = 108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.80/173.68 = 108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.80x = 173.68 × 108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.80x = 18,847.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,847.75/115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.76

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