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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115, 172.31 and 76.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115, 172.31 and 76.43 is: 114.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115 : 172.31 = 76.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115/172.31 = 76.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115x = 172.31 × 76.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115x = 13,169.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,169.65/115
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.52

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