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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.96, 173.62 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.96, 173.62 and 114.04 is: 170.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.96 : 173.62 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.96/173.62 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.96x = 173.62 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.96x = 19,799.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,799.62/115.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.75

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