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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.49, 172.91 and 92.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.49, 172.91 and 92.24 is: 138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.49 : 172.91 = 92.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.49/172.91 = 92.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.49x = 172.91 × 92.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.49x = 15,948.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,948.54/115.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.10

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