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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.20, 173.76 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.20, 173.76 and 115.20 is: 173.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.20 : 173.76 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.20/173.76 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.20x = 173.76 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.20x = 20,017.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,017.15/115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.76

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