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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.83, 172.26 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.83, 172.26 and 114.75 is: 170.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.83 : 172.26 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.83/172.26 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.83x = 172.26 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.83x = 19,766.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,766.84/115.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.65

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