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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.48, 172.68 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.48, 172.68 and 113.86 is: 170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.48 : 172.68 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.48/172.68 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.48x = 172.68 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.48x = 19,661.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,661.34/115.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.26

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