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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.90, 173.54 and 108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.90, 173.54 and 108.34 is: 162.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.90 : 173.54 = 108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.90/173.54 = 108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.90x = 173.54 × 108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.90x = 18,801.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,801.32/115.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.22

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