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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.24, 172.05 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.24, 172.05 and 113.32 is: 169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.24 : 172.05 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.24/172.05 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.24x = 172.05 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.24x = 19,496.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,496.71/115.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.18

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