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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.46, 172.97 and 54.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.46, 172.97 and 54.51 is: 81.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.46 : 172.97 = 54.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.46/172.97 = 54.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.46x = 172.97 × 54.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.46x = 9,428.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,428.32/115.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.66

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