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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.18, 172.68 and 91.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.18, 172.68 and 91.12 is: 136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.18 : 172.68 = 91.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.18/172.68 = 91.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.18x = 172.68 × 91.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.18x = 15,734.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,734.60/115.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.61

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