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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.34, 172.62 and 81.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.34, 172.62 and 81.02 is: 121.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.34 : 172.62 = 81.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.34/172.62 = 81.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.34x = 172.62 × 81.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.34x = 13,985.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,985.67/115.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.26

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