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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.16, 172.67 and 69.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.16, 172.67 and 69.53 is: 104.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.16 : 172.67 = 69.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.16/172.67 = 69.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.16x = 172.67 × 69.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.16x = 12,004.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,004.53/115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.25

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