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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.26, 172.85 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.26, 172.85 and 96.12 is: 144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.26 : 172.85 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.26/172.85 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.26x = 172.85 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.26x = 16,613.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,613.86/115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.15

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