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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.05, 172.53 and 54.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.05, 172.53 and 54.17 is: 81.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.05 : 172.53 = 54.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.05/172.53 = 54.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.05x = 172.53 × 54.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.05x = 9,345.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,345.95/115.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.23

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