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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.27, 172.68 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.27, 172.68 and 92.34 is: 138.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.27 : 172.68 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.27/172.68 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.27x = 172.68 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.27x = 15,945.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,945.44/115.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.33

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