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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.28, 172.72 and 94.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.28, 172.72 and 94.96 is: 142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.28 : 172.72 = 94.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.28/172.72 = 94.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.28x = 172.72 × 94.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.28x = 16,401.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,401.49/115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.28

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