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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115, 172.54 and 39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115, 172.54 and 39 is: 58.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115 : 172.54 = 39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115/172.54 = 39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115x = 172.54 × 39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115x = 6,729.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,729.06/115
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.51

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