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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.86, 172.95 and 91.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.86, 172.95 and 91.92 is: 137.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.86 : 172.95 = 91.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.86/172.95 = 91.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.86x = 172.95 × 91.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.86x = 15,897.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,897.56/115.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.21

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