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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.36, 172.94 and 60.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.36, 172.94 and 60.51 is: 90.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.36 : 172.94 = 60.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.36/172.94 = 60.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.36x = 172.94 × 60.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.36x = 10,463.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,463.65/115.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.70

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