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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.05, 172.59 and 60.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.05, 172.59 and 60.20 is: 90.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.05 : 172.59 = 60.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.05/172.59 = 60.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.05x = 172.59 × 60.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.05x = 10,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,389.06/115.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.30

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