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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.30, 172.50 and 91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.30, 172.50 and 91 is: 136.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.30 : 172.50 = 91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.30/172.50 = 91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.30x = 172.50 × 91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.30x = 15,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,697.50/115.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.14

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