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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.17, 172.33 and 71.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.17, 172.33 and 71.09 is: 106.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.17 : 172.33 = 71.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.17/172.33 = 71.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.17x = 172.33 × 71.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.17x = 12,251.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,251.52/115.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.38

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