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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.54, 172.95 and 67.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.54, 172.95 and 67.30 is: 100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.54 : 172.95 = 67.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.54/172.95 = 67.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.54x = 172.95 × 67.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.54x = 11,639.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,639.54/115.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.74

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