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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.56, 172.98 and 85.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.56, 172.98 and 85.16 is: 127.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.56 : 172.98 = 85.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.56/172.98 = 85.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.56x = 172.98 × 85.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.56x = 14,730.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,730.98/115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.47

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