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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.28, 172.92 and 72.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.28, 172.92 and 72.52 is: 108.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.28 : 172.92 = 72.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.28/172.92 = 72.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.28x = 172.92 × 72.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.28x = 12,540.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,540.16/115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.78

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