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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.04, 172.16 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.04, 172.16 and 94.70 is: 141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.04 : 172.16 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.04/172.16 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.04x = 172.16 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.04x = 16,302.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,302.22/115.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.72

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