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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.03, 173.19 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.03, 173.19 and 115.02 is: 171.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.03 : 173.19 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.03/173.19 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.03x = 173.19 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.03x = 19,920.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,920.10/116.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.68

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