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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.29, 172.78 and 54.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.29, 172.78 and 54.33 is: 81.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.29 : 172.78 = 54.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.29/172.78 = 54.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.29x = 172.78 × 54.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.29x = 9,386.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,386.87/115.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.42

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