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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.10, 172.56 and 78.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.10, 172.56 and 78.92 is: 118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.10 : 172.56 = 78.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.10/172.56 = 78.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.10x = 172.56 × 78.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.10x = 13,618.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,618.44/115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.32

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