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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.20, 172.81 and 43.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.20, 172.81 and 43.05 is: 64.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.20 : 172.81 = 43.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.20/172.81 = 43.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.20x = 172.81 × 43.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.20x = 7,438.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,438.61/115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.57

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