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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.17, 172.80 and 53.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.17, 172.80 and 53.46 is: 80.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.17 : 172.80 = 53.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.17/172.80 = 53.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.17x = 172.80 × 53.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.17x = 9,237.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,237.89/115.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.21

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