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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.42, 172.97 and 97.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.42, 172.97 and 97.25 is: 145.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.42 : 172.97 = 97.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.42/172.97 = 97.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.42x = 172.97 × 97.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.42x = 16,820.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,820.57/115.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.74

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