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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.82, 174.36 and 105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.82, 174.36 and 105.90 is: 159.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.82 : 174.36 = 105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.82/174.36 = 105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.82x = 174.36 × 105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.82x = 18,464.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,464.72/115.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.43

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