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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.21, 172.71 and 61.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.21, 172.71 and 61.14 is: 91.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.21 : 172.71 = 61.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.21/172.71 = 61.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.21x = 172.71 × 61.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.21x = 10,559.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,559.49/115.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.65

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