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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.20, 172.66 and 51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.20, 172.66 and 51 is: 76.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.20 : 172.66 = 51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.20/172.66 = 51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.20x = 172.66 × 51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.20x = 8,805.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,805.66/115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.44

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