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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.26, 172.67 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.26, 172.67 and 86.22 is: 129.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.26 : 172.67 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.26/172.67 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.26x = 172.67 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.26x = 14,887.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,887.18/115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.17

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