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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.23, 172.73 and 42.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.23, 172.73 and 42.08 is: 63.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.23 : 172.73 = 42.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.23/172.73 = 42.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.23x = 172.73 × 42.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.23x = 7,269.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,269.28/115.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.09

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