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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.33, 172.72 and 71.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.33, 172.72 and 71.86 is: 107.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.33 : 172.72 = 71.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.33/172.72 = 71.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.33x = 172.72 × 71.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.33x = 12,411.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,411.66/115.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.62

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