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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.12, 172.68 and 87.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.12, 172.68 and 87.76 is: 131.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.12 : 172.68 = 87.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.12/172.68 = 87.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.12x = 172.68 × 87.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.12x = 15,154.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,154.40/115.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.64

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