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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.09, 172.41 and 54.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.09, 172.41 and 54.14 is: 81.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.09 : 172.41 = 54.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.09/172.41 = 54.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.09x = 172.41 × 54.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.09x = 9,334.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,334.28/115.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.10

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