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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.05, 172.53 and 69.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.05, 172.53 and 69.33 is: 103.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.05 : 172.53 = 69.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.05/172.53 = 69.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.05x = 172.53 × 69.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.05x = 11,961.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,961.50/115.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.97

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