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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.28, 172.98 and 54.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.28, 172.98 and 54.38 is: 81.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.28 : 172.98 = 54.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.28/172.98 = 54.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.28x = 172.98 × 54.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.28x = 9,406.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,406.65/115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.60

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