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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.13, 172.67 and 34.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.13, 172.67 and 34.00 is: 50.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.13 : 172.67 = 34.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.13/172.67 = 34.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.13x = 172.67 × 34.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.13x = 5,870.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,870.43/115.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.99

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