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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.47, 172.85 and 79.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.47, 172.85 and 79.38 is: 118.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.47 : 172.85 = 79.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.47/172.85 = 79.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.47x = 172.85 × 79.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.47x = 13,720.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,720.44/115.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.82

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