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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.38, 173.19 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.38, 173.19 and 114.81 is: 172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.38 : 173.19 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.38/173.19 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.38x = 173.19 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.38x = 19,883.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,883.94/115.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.33

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