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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.44, 171.92 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.44, 171.92 and 114.78 is: 170.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.44 : 171.92 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.44/171.92 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.44x = 171.92 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.44x = 19,732.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,732.40/115.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.93

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