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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.17, 172.78 and 43.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.17, 172.78 and 43.03 is: 64.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.17 : 172.78 = 43.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.17/172.78 = 43.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.17x = 172.78 × 43.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.17x = 7,435.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,435.07/115.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.56

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