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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.11, 172.89 and 112.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.11, 172.89 and 112.07 is: 168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.11 : 172.89 = 112.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.11/172.89 = 112.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.11x = 172.89 × 112.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.11x = 19,375.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,375.78/115.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.32

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