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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.03, 172.57 and 42.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.03, 172.57 and 42.90 is: 64.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.03 : 172.57 = 42.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.03/172.57 = 42.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.03x = 172.57 × 42.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.03x = 7,403.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,403.25/115.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.36

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