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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.28, 174.60 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.28, 174.60 and 115.44 is: 173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.28 : 174.60 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.28/174.60 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.28x = 174.60 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.28x = 20,155.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,155.82/116.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.34

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