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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.26, 172.88 and 71.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.26, 172.88 and 71.97 is: 107.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.26 : 172.88 = 71.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.26/172.88 = 71.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.26x = 172.88 × 71.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.26x = 12,442.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,442.17/115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.95

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