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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.34, 172.70 and 61.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.34, 172.70 and 61.12 is: 91.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.34 : 172.70 = 61.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.34/172.70 = 61.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.34x = 172.70 × 61.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.34x = 10,554.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,554.25/115.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.51

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