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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.36, 172.95 and 61.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.36, 172.95 and 61.27 is: 91.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.36 : 172.95 = 61.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.36/172.95 = 61.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.36x = 172.95 × 61.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.36x = 10,596.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,596.65/115.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.86

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