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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.23, 174.68 and 115.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.23, 174.68 and 115.01 is: 172.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.23 : 174.68 = 115.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.23/174.68 = 115.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.23x = 174.68 × 115.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.23x = 20,089.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,089.95/116.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.85

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