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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.13, 172.75 and 43.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.13, 172.75 and 43.01 is: 64.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.13 : 172.75 = 43.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.13/172.75 = 43.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.13x = 172.75 × 43.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.13x = 7,429.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,429.01/115.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.53

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