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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.15, 172.65 and 42.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.15, 172.65 and 42.97 is: 64.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.15 : 172.65 = 42.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.15/172.65 = 42.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.15x = 172.65 × 42.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.15x = 7,417.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,417.91/115.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.42

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