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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.38, 172.97 and 79.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.38, 172.97 and 79.22 is: 118.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.38 : 172.97 = 79.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.38/172.97 = 79.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.38x = 172.97 × 79.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.38x = 13,702.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,702.68/115.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.76

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