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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.04, 172.32 and 57.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.04, 172.32 and 57.18 is: 85.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.04 : 172.32 = 57.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.04/172.32 = 57.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.04x = 172.32 × 57.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.04x = 9,853.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,853.26/115.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.65

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