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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.06, 172.31 and 71.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.06, 172.31 and 71.61 is: 107.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.06 : 172.31 = 71.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.06/172.31 = 71.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.06x = 172.31 × 71.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.06x = 12,339.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,339.12/115.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.24

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