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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.86, 173.52 and 110.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.86, 173.52 and 110.19 is: 165.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.86 : 173.52 = 110.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.86/173.52 = 110.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.86x = 173.52 × 110.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.86x = 19,120.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,120.17/115.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.03

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