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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.73, 173.93 and 114.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.73, 173.93 and 114.51 is: 172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.73 : 173.93 = 114.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.73/173.93 = 114.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.73x = 173.93 × 114.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.73x = 19,916.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,916.72/115.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.10

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