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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.18, 171.75 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.18, 171.75 and 113.76 is: 169.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.18 : 171.75 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.18/171.75 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.18x = 171.75 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.18x = 19,538.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,538.14/115.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.63

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