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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.01, 172.41 and 78.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.01, 172.41 and 78.96 is: 118.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.01 : 172.41 = 78.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.01/172.41 = 78.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.01x = 172.41 × 78.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.01x = 13,613.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,613.49/115.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.37

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