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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.18, 172.53 and 92.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.18, 172.53 and 92.23 is: 138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.18 : 172.53 = 92.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.18/172.53 = 92.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.18x = 172.53 × 92.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.18x = 15,912.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,912.01/115.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.15

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