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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.15, 172.80 and 114.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.15, 172.80 and 114.73 is: 172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.15 : 172.80 = 114.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.15/172.80 = 114.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.15x = 172.80 × 114.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.15x = 19,825.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,825.34/115.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.17

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