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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.19, 172.84 and 54.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.19, 172.84 and 54.36 is: 81.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.19 : 172.84 = 54.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.19/172.84 = 54.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.19x = 172.84 × 54.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.19x = 9,395.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,395.58/115.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.57

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