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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.17, 172.67 and 42.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.17, 172.67 and 42.99 is: 64.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.17 : 172.67 = 42.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.17/172.67 = 42.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.17x = 172.67 × 42.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.17x = 7,422.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,422.87/115.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.45

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