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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.11, 172.13 and 85.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.11, 172.13 and 85.88 is: 128.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.11 : 172.13 = 85.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.11/172.13 = 85.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.11x = 172.13 × 85.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.11x = 14,782.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,782.52/115.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.42

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