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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.20, 172.75 and 71.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.20, 172.75 and 71.91 is: 107.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.20 : 172.75 = 71.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.20/172.75 = 71.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.20x = 172.75 × 71.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.20x = 12,422.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,422.45/115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.83

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