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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.66, 173.25 and 114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.66, 173.25 and 114.43 is: 171.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.66 : 173.25 = 114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.66/173.25 = 114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.66x = 173.25 × 114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.66x = 19,825.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,825.00/115.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.41

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