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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.14, 172.68 and 38.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.14, 172.68 and 38.10 is: 57.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.14 : 172.68 = 38.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.14/172.68 = 38.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.14x = 172.68 × 38.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.14x = 6,579.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,579.11/115.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.14

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