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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.83, 173.34 and 102.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.83, 173.34 and 102.47 is: 153.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.83 : 173.34 = 102.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.83/173.34 = 102.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.83x = 173.34 × 102.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.83x = 17,761.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,761.28/115.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.34

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