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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.76, 173.34 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.76, 173.34 and 112.34 is: 168.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.76 : 173.34 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.76/173.34 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.76x = 173.34 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.76x = 19,472.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,472.15/115.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.22

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