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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.05, 172.56 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.05, 172.56 and 45.64 is: 68.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.05 : 172.56 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.05/172.56 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.05x = 172.56 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.05x = 7,874.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,874.55/115.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.44

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