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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.30, 172.72 and 69.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.30, 172.72 and 69.51 is: 104.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.30 : 172.72 = 69.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.30/172.72 = 69.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.30x = 172.72 × 69.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.30x = 12,005.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,005.77/115.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.13

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