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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.97, 173.93 and 110.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.97, 173.93 and 110.18 is: 165.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.97 : 173.93 = 110.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.97/173.93 = 110.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.97x = 173.93 × 110.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.97x = 19,163.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,163.49/115.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.25

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