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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.09, 172.73 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.09, 172.73 and 94.50 is: 141.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.09 : 172.73 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.09/172.73 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.09x = 172.73 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.09x = 16,323.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,323.22/115.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.83

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