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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.92, 174.15 and 111.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.92, 174.15 and 111.33 is: 167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.92 : 174.15 = 111.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.92/174.15 = 111.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.92x = 174.15 × 111.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.92x = 19,388.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,388.12/115.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.25

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