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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.39, 172.84 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.39, 172.84 and 72.08 is: 107.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.39 : 172.84 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.39/172.84 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.39x = 172.84 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.39x = 12,457.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,457.44/115.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.96

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