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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.25, 172.72 and 53.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.25, 172.72 and 53.52 is: 80.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.25 : 172.72 = 53.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.25/172.72 = 53.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.25x = 172.72 × 53.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.25x = 9,243.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,243.97/115.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.21

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