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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.43, 172.94 and 94.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.43, 172.94 and 94.97 is: 142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.43 : 172.94 = 94.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.43/172.94 = 94.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.43x = 172.94 × 94.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.43x = 16,424.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,424.07/115.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.29

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