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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.02, 172.26 and 79.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.02, 172.26 and 79.11 is: 118.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.02 : 172.26 = 79.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.02/172.26 = 79.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.02x = 172.26 × 79.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.02x = 13,627.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,627.49/115.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.48

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