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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.04, 171.34 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.04, 171.34 and 112.88 is: 168.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.04 : 171.34 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.04/171.34 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.04x = 171.34 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.04x = 19,340.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,340.86/115.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.12

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