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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.05, 172.35 and 87.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.05, 172.35 and 87.93 is: 131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.05 : 172.35 = 87.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.05/172.35 = 87.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.05x = 172.35 × 87.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.05x = 15,154.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,154.74/115.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.72

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