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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.29, 172.62 and 69.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.29, 172.62 and 69.57 is: 104.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.29 : 172.62 = 69.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.29/172.62 = 69.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.29x = 172.62 × 69.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.29x = 12,009.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,009.17/115.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.16

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