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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.03, 172.24 and 92.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.03, 172.24 and 92.95 is: 139.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.03 : 172.24 = 92.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.03/172.24 = 92.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.03x = 172.24 × 92.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.03x = 16,009.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,009.71/115.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.18

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