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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.83, 172.59 and 110.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.83, 172.59 and 110.76 is: 165.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.83 : 172.59 = 110.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.83/172.59 = 110.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.83x = 172.59 × 110.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.83x = 19,116.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,116.07/115.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.04

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