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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.10, 172.35 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.10, 172.35 and 94.91 is: 142.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.10 : 172.35 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.10/172.35 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.10x = 172.35 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.10x = 16,356.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,356.88/115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.10

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