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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.40, 172.86 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.40, 172.86 and 91.16 is: 136.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.40 : 172.86 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.40/172.86 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.40x = 172.86 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.40x = 15,757.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,757.92/115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.55

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