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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115, 172.62 and 54.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115, 172.62 and 54.18 is: 81.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115 : 172.62 = 54.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115/172.62 = 54.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115x = 172.62 × 54.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115x = 9,352.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,352.55/115
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.33

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