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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.37, 172.96 and 54.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.37, 172.96 and 54.50 is: 81.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.37 : 172.96 = 54.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.37/172.96 = 54.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.37x = 172.96 × 54.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.37x = 9,426.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,426.32/115.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.71

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