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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.04, 172.73 and 69.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.04, 172.73 and 69.59 is: 104.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.04 : 172.73 = 69.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.04/172.73 = 69.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.04x = 172.73 × 69.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.04x = 12,019.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,019.42/115.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.48

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