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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.21, 172.59 and 54.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.21, 172.59 and 54.26 is: 81.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.21 : 172.59 = 54.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.21/172.59 = 54.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.21x = 172.59 × 54.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.21x = 9,364.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,364.73/115.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.28

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