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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.33, 172.91 and 43.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.33, 172.91 and 43.13 is: 64.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.33 : 172.91 = 43.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.33/172.91 = 43.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.33x = 172.91 × 43.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.33x = 7,456.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,456.85/115.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.66

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