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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.52, 172.97 and 72.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.52, 172.97 and 72.09 is: 107.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.52 : 172.97 = 72.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.52/172.97 = 72.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.52x = 172.97 × 72.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.52x = 12,469.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,469.07/115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.94

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