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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.22, 172.77 and 43.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.22, 172.77 and 43.09 is: 64.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.22 : 172.77 = 43.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.22/172.77 = 43.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.22x = 172.77 × 43.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.22x = 7,444.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,444.07/115.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.61

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