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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.07, 172.54 and 82.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.07, 172.54 and 82.53 is: 123.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.07 : 172.54 = 82.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.07/172.54 = 82.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.07x = 172.54 × 82.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.07x = 14,239.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,239.52/115.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.74

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