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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.59, 172.73 and 112.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.59, 172.73 and 112.97 is: 170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.59 : 172.73 = 112.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.59/172.73 = 112.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.59x = 172.73 × 112.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.59x = 19,511.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,511.88/114.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.28

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