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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.44, 172.96 and 67.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.44, 172.96 and 67.26 is: 100.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.44 : 172.96 = 67.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.44/172.96 = 67.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.44x = 172.96 × 67.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.44x = 11,633.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,633.29/115.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.77

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