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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.30, 172.83 and 45.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.30, 172.83 and 45.86 is: 68.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.30 : 172.83 = 45.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.30/172.83 = 45.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.30x = 172.83 × 45.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.30x = 7,926.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,926.01/115.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.74

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