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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.56, 173.10 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.56, 173.10 and 114.66 is: 171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.56 : 173.10 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.56/173.10 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.56x = 173.10 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.56x = 19,847.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,847.65/115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.75

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