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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.24, 172.88 and 61.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.24, 172.88 and 61.20 is: 91.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.24 : 172.88 = 61.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.24/172.88 = 61.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.24x = 172.88 × 61.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.24x = 10,580.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,580.26/115.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.81

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