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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.11, 172.35 and 78.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.11, 172.35 and 78.62 is: 117.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.11 : 172.35 = 78.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.11/172.35 = 78.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.11x = 172.35 × 78.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.11x = 13,549.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,549.30/115.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.71

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