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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.14, 172.74 and 82.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.14, 172.74 and 82.58 is: 123.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.14 : 172.74 = 82.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.14/172.74 = 82.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.14x = 172.74 × 82.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.14x = 14,264.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,264.87/115.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.89

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