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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.11, 172.70 and 69.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.11, 172.70 and 69.51 is: 104.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.11 : 172.70 = 69.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.11/172.70 = 69.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.11x = 172.70 × 69.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.11x = 12,004.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,004.03/115.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.28

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