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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.26, 172.95 and 85.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.26, 172.95 and 85.08 is: 127.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.26 : 172.95 = 85.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.26/172.95 = 85.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.26x = 172.95 × 85.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.26x = 14,714.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,714.16/115.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.66

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