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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.20, 172.80 and 109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.20, 172.80 and 109.50 is: 164.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.20 : 172.80 = 109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.20/172.80 = 109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.20x = 172.80 × 109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.20x = 18,921.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,921.60/115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.25

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