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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.52, 173.22 and 61.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.52, 173.22 and 61.52 is: 92.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.52 : 173.22 = 61.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.52/173.22 = 61.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.52x = 173.22 × 61.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.52x = 10,656.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,656.49/115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.25

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