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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.02, 172.50 and 112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.02, 172.50 and 112.19 is: 168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.02 : 172.50 = 112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.02/172.50 = 112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.02x = 172.50 × 112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.02x = 19,351.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,351.49/115.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.24

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