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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.25, 173.87 and 112.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.25, 173.87 and 112.01 is: 168.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.25 : 173.87 = 112.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.25/173.87 = 112.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.25x = 173.87 × 112.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.25x = 19,474.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,474.17/115.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.98

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