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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.64, 173.05 and 72.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.64, 173.05 and 72.30 is: 108.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.64 : 173.05 = 72.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.64/173.05 = 72.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.64x = 173.05 × 72.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.64x = 12,511.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,511.33/115.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.20

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