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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.11, 172.44 and 101.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.11, 172.44 and 101.75 is: 152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.11 : 172.44 = 101.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.11/172.44 = 101.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.11x = 172.44 × 101.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.11x = 17,544.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,544.91/115.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.42

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