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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.90, 171.37 and 115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.90, 171.37 and 115.90 is: 171.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.90 : 171.37 = 115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.90/171.37 = 115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.90x = 171.37 × 115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.90x = 19,861.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,861.78/115.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.37

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