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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.17, 172.02 and 113.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.17, 172.02 and 113.36 is: 169.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.17 : 172.02 = 113.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.17/172.02 = 113.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.17x = 172.02 × 113.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.17x = 19,499.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,499.33/115.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.31

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