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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.83, 172.62 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.83, 172.62 and 109.16 is: 162.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.83 : 172.62 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.83/172.62 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.83x = 172.62 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.83x = 18,842.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,842.65/115.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.68

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