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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.23, 171.49 and 110.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.23, 171.49 and 110.91 is: 165.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.23 : 171.49 = 110.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.23/171.49 = 110.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.23x = 171.49 × 110.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.23x = 19,019.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,019.68/115.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.06

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