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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.20, 172.86 and 54.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.20, 172.86 and 54.33 is: 81.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.20 : 172.86 = 54.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.20/172.86 = 54.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.20x = 172.86 × 54.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.20x = 9,391.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,391.48/115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.52

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