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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.16, 172.78 and 50.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.16, 172.78 and 50.20 is: 75.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.16 : 172.78 = 50.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.16/172.78 = 50.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.16x = 172.78 × 50.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.16x = 8,673.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,673.56/115.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.32

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