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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.60, 172.04 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.60, 172.04 and 114.40 is: 170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.60 : 172.04 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.60/172.04 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.60x = 172.04 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.60x = 19,681.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,681.38/115.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.25

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