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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.26, 172.29 and 86.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.26, 172.29 and 86.36 is: 129.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.26 : 172.29 = 86.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.26/172.29 = 86.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.26x = 172.29 × 86.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.26x = 14,878.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,878.10/115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.08

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