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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.43, 172.74 and 112.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.43, 172.74 and 112.73 is: 168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.43 : 172.74 = 112.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.43/172.74 = 112.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.43x = 172.74 × 112.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.43x = 19,472.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,472.98/115.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.70

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