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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.30, 172.25 and 89.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.30, 172.25 and 89.56 is: 133.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.30 : 172.25 = 89.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.30/172.25 = 89.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.30x = 172.25 × 89.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.30x = 15,426.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,426.71/115.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.80

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