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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.35, 172.81 and 61.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.35, 172.81 and 61.21 is: 91.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.35 : 172.81 = 61.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.35/172.81 = 61.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.35x = 172.81 × 61.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.35x = 10,577.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,577.70/115.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.70

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