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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.60, 172.73 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.60, 172.73 and 110.80 is: 165.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.60 : 172.73 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.60/172.73 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.60x = 172.73 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.60x = 19,138.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,138.48/115.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.56

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