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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.82, 173.44 and 113.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.82, 173.44 and 113.93 is: 170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.82 : 173.44 = 113.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.82/173.44 = 113.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.82x = 173.44 × 113.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.82x = 19,758.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,758.58/115.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.60

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