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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.39, 172.80 and 97.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.39, 172.80 and 97.30 is: 145.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.39 : 172.80 = 97.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.39/172.80 = 97.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.39x = 172.80 × 97.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.39x = 16,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,813.44/115.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.71

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