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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.80, 172.20 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.80, 172.20 and 115.80 is: 172.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.80 : 172.20 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.80/172.20 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.80x = 172.20 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.80x = 19,940.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,940.76/115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.20

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