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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.25, 172.76 and 61.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.25, 172.76 and 61.02 is: 91.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.25 : 172.76 = 61.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.25/172.76 = 61.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.25x = 172.76 × 61.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.25x = 10,541.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,541.51/115.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.47

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