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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.49, 172.26 and 112.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.49, 172.26 and 112.07 is: 167.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.49 : 172.26 = 112.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.49/172.26 = 112.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.49x = 172.26 × 112.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.49x = 19,305.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,305.18/115.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.16

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