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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.40, 172.62 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.40, 172.62 and 92.48 is: 138.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.40 : 172.62 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.40/172.62 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.40x = 172.62 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.40x = 15,963.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,963.90/115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.34

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