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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.27, 172.44 and 91.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.27, 172.44 and 91.94 is: 137.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.27 : 172.44 = 91.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.27/172.44 = 91.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.27x = 172.44 × 91.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.27x = 15,854.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,854.56/115.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.55

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