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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.35, 172.83 and 71.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.35, 172.83 and 71.91 is: 107.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.35 : 172.83 = 71.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.35/172.83 = 71.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.35x = 172.83 × 71.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.35x = 12,428.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,428.21/115.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.74

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