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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115, 172.50 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115, 172.50 and 112 is: 168

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115 : 172.50 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115/172.50 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115x = 172.50 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115x = 19,320
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,320/115
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168

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