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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.91, 174.10 and 107.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.91, 174.10 and 107.71 is: 161.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.91 : 174.10 = 107.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.91/174.10 = 107.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.91x = 174.10 × 107.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.91x = 18,752.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,752.79/115.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.78

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