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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.27, 172.66 and 54.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.27, 172.66 and 54.45 is: 81.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.27 : 172.66 = 54.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.27/172.66 = 54.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.27x = 172.66 × 54.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.27x = 9,401.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,401.34/115.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.56

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