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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.23, 172.88 and 34.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.23, 172.88 and 34.07 is: 51.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.23 : 172.88 = 34.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.23/172.88 = 34.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.23x = 172.88 × 34.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.23x = 5,889.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,889.85/115.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.11

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