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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.49, 172.80 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.49, 172.80 and 112.86 is: 168.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.49 : 172.80 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.49/172.80 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.49x = 172.80 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.49x = 19,502.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,502.21/115.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.86

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