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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.29, 172.99 and 61.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.29, 172.99 and 61.19 is: 91.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.29 : 172.99 = 61.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.29/172.99 = 61.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.29x = 172.99 × 61.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.29x = 10,584.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,584.77/115.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.81

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