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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.10, 172.57 and 60.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.10, 172.57 and 60.22 is: 90.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.10 : 172.57 = 60.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.10/172.57 = 60.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.10x = 172.57 × 60.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.10x = 10,392.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,392.17/115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.29

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