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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 116.38, 174.52 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 116.38, 174.52 and 115.26 is: 172.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    116.38 : 174.52 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    116.38/174.52 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    116.38x = 174.52 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    116.38x = 20,115.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,115.18/116.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.84

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