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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.26, 172.80 and 57.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.26, 172.80 and 57.48 is: 86.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.26 : 172.80 = 57.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.26/172.80 = 57.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.26x = 172.80 × 57.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.26x = 9,932.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,932.54/115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.18

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