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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.79, 173.28 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.79, 173.28 and 115.52 is: 172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.79 : 173.28 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.79/173.28 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.79x = 173.28 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.79x = 20,017.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,017.31/115.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.88

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