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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.32, 171.55 and 114.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.32, 171.55 and 114.16 is: 169.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.32 : 171.55 = 114.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.32/171.55 = 114.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.32x = 171.55 × 114.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.32x = 19,584.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,584.15/115.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.82

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