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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.02, 172.69 and 60.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.02, 172.69 and 60.22 is: 90.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.02 : 172.69 = 60.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.02/172.69 = 60.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.02x = 172.69 × 60.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.02x = 10,399.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,399.46/115.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.41

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