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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.20, 172.35 and 80.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.20, 172.35 and 80.82 is: 120.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.20 : 172.35 = 80.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.20/172.35 = 80.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.20x = 172.35 × 80.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.20x = 13,929.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,929.33/115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.91

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