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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.05, 378.13 and 115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.05, 378.13 and 115.14 is: 172.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.05 : 378.13 = 115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.05/378.13 = 115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.05x = 378.13 × 115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.05x = 43,537.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,537.89/252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.74

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