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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.41, 172.83 and 67.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.41, 172.83 and 67.17 is: 100.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.41 : 172.83 = 67.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.41/172.83 = 67.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.41x = 172.83 × 67.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.41x = 11,608.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,608.99/115.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.59

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