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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.06, 172.56 and 61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.06, 172.56 and 61 is: 91.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.06 : 172.56 = 61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.06/172.56 = 61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.06x = 172.56 × 61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.06x = 10,526.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,526.16/115.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.48

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