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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.17, 172.95 and 113.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.17, 172.95 and 113.55 is: 170.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.17 : 172.95 = 113.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.17/172.95 = 113.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.17x = 172.95 × 113.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.17x = 19,638.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,638.47/115.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.52

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