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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.04, 171.62 and 112.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.04, 171.62 and 112.38 is: 167.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.04 : 171.62 = 112.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.04/171.62 = 112.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.04x = 171.62 × 112.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.04x = 19,286.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,286.66/115.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.65

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