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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.13, 172.61 and 92.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.13, 172.61 and 92.29 is: 138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.13 : 172.61 = 92.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.13/172.61 = 92.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.13x = 172.61 × 92.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.13x = 15,929.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,929.72/115.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.37

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