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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.13, 172.37 and 87.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.13, 172.37 and 87.68 is: 131.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.13 : 172.37 = 87.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.13/172.37 = 87.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.13x = 172.37 × 87.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.13x = 15,113.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,113.17/115.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.27

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