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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.99, 173.98 and 113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.99, 173.98 and 113.09 is: 169.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.99 : 173.98 = 113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.99/173.98 = 113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.99x = 173.98 × 113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.99x = 19,674.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,674.25/115.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.62

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