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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.83, 172.33 and 115.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.83, 172.33 and 115.43 is: 171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.83 : 172.33 = 115.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.83/172.33 = 115.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.83x = 172.33 × 115.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.83x = 19,890.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,890.90/115.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.72

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