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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.14, 172.58 and 42.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.14, 172.58 and 42.96 is: 64.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.14 : 172.58 = 42.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.14/172.58 = 42.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.14x = 172.58 × 42.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.14x = 7,413.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,413.82/115.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.39

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