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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.72, 172.61 and 113.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.72, 172.61 and 113.92 is: 169.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.72 : 172.61 = 113.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.72/172.61 = 113.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.72x = 172.61 × 113.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.72x = 19,663.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,663.73/115.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.93

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