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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.65, 172.95 and 86.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.65, 172.95 and 86.39 is: 129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.65 : 172.95 = 86.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.65/172.95 = 86.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.65x = 172.95 × 86.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.65x = 14,940.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,940.93/115.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.19

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