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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.99, 172.32 and 112.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.99, 172.32 and 112.31 is: 168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.99 : 172.32 = 112.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.99/172.32 = 112.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.99x = 172.32 × 112.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.99x = 19,353.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,353.26/114.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.30

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