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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.12, 172.68 and 61.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.12, 172.68 and 61.08 is: 91.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.12 : 172.68 = 61.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.12/172.68 = 61.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.12x = 172.68 × 61.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.12x = 10,547.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,547.29/115.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.62

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