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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.07, 171.71 and 112.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.07, 171.71 and 112.33 is: 167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.07 : 171.71 = 112.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.07/171.71 = 112.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.07x = 171.71 × 112.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.07x = 19,288.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,288.04/115.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.62

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