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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.12, 172.69 and 57.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.12, 172.69 and 57.29 is: 85.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.12 : 172.69 = 57.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.12/172.69 = 57.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.12x = 172.69 × 57.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.12x = 9,892.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,892.56/115.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.93

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