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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.12, 172.73 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.12, 172.73 and 71.79 is: 107.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.12 : 172.73 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.12/172.73 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.12x = 172.73 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.12x = 12,399.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,399.82/115.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.71

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