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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.29, 172.95 and 67.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.29, 172.95 and 67.14 is: 100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.29 : 172.95 = 67.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.29/172.95 = 67.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.29x = 172.95 × 67.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.29x = 11,611.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,611.86/115.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.72

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