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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.35, 173.12 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.35, 173.12 and 114.86 is: 172.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.35 : 173.12 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.35/173.12 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.35x = 173.12 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.35x = 19,883.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,883.12/115.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.37

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