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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.70, 172.65 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.70, 172.65 and 112.96 is: 168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.70 : 172.65 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.70/172.65 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.70x = 172.65 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.70x = 19,501.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,501.12/115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.55

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