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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.40, 172.69 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.40, 172.69 and 92.72 is: 138.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.40 : 172.69 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.40/172.69 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.40x = 172.69 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.40x = 16,011.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,011.82/115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.75

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