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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.42, 172.73 and 71.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.42, 172.73 and 71.48 is: 106.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.42 : 172.73 = 71.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.42/172.73 = 71.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.42x = 172.73 × 71.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.42x = 12,345.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,345.52/115.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.96

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