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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.31, 172.89 and 69.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.31, 172.89 and 69.63 is: 104.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.31 : 172.89 = 69.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.31/172.89 = 69.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.31x = 172.89 × 69.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.31x = 12,038.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,038.33/115.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.40

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