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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.48, 172.31 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.48, 172.31 and 114.80 is: 171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.48 : 172.31 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.48/172.31 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.48x = 172.31 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.48x = 19,781.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,781.19/115.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.30

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