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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.40, 172.14 and 113.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.40, 172.14 and 113.60 is: 169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.40 : 172.14 = 113.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.40/172.14 = 113.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.40x = 172.14 × 113.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.40x = 19,555.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,555.10/115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.45

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