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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.84, 173.44 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.84, 173.44 and 101.44 is: 151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.84 : 173.44 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.84/173.44 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.84x = 173.44 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.84x = 17,593.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,593.75/115.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.88

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