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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.27, 172.91 and 56.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.27, 172.91 and 56.76 is: 85.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.27 : 172.91 = 56.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.27/172.91 = 56.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.27x = 172.91 × 56.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.27x = 9,814.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,814.37/115.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.14

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