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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.16, 172.45 and 71.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.16, 172.45 and 71.80 is: 107.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.16 : 172.45 = 71.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.16/172.45 = 71.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.16x = 172.45 × 71.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.16x = 12,382.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,382.01/115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.52

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