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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.16, 172.71 and 65.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.16, 172.71 and 65.79 is: 98.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.16 : 172.71 = 65.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.16/172.71 = 65.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.16x = 172.71 × 65.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.16x = 11,362.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,362.59/115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.67

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