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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.20, 172.63 and 90.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.20, 172.63 and 90.85 is: 136.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.20 : 172.63 = 90.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.20/172.63 = 90.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.20x = 172.63 × 90.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.20x = 15,683.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,683.44/115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.14

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