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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.05, 172.45 and 57.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.05, 172.45 and 57.18 is: 85.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.05 : 172.45 = 57.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.05/172.45 = 57.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.05x = 172.45 × 57.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.05x = 9,860.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,860.69/115.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.71

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