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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.14, 172.83 and 71.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.14, 172.83 and 71.85 is: 107.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.14 : 172.83 = 71.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.14/172.83 = 71.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.14x = 172.83 × 71.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.14x = 12,417.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,417.84/115.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.85

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