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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.29, 172.53 and 97.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.29, 172.53 and 97.97 is: 146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.29 : 172.53 = 97.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.29/172.53 = 97.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.29x = 172.53 × 97.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.29x = 16,901.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,901.90/115.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.60

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