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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.93, 173.95 and 113.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.93, 173.95 and 113.50 is: 170.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.93 : 173.95 = 113.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.93/173.95 = 113.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.93x = 173.95 × 113.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.93x = 19,743.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,743.26/115.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.30

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