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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.44, 172.94 and 79.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.44, 172.94 and 79.24 is: 118.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.44 : 172.94 = 79.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.44/172.94 = 79.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.44x = 172.94 × 79.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.44x = 13,703.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,703.77/115.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.71

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