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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.52, 173.45 and 113.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.52, 173.45 and 113.47 is: 170.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.52 : 173.45 = 113.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.52/173.45 = 113.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.52x = 173.45 × 113.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.52x = 19,680.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,680.50/115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.36

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