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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.14, 171.59 and 111.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.14, 171.59 and 111.67 is: 166.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.14 : 171.59 = 111.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.14/171.59 = 111.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.14x = 171.59 × 111.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.14x = 19,161.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,161.46/115.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.42

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