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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.19, 171.67 and 114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.19, 171.67 and 114.23 is: 170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.19 : 171.67 = 114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.19/171.67 = 114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.19x = 171.67 × 114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.19x = 19,609.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,609.86/115.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.25

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