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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.19, 172.83 and 90.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.19, 172.83 and 90.98 is: 136.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.19 : 172.83 = 90.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.19/172.83 = 90.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.19x = 172.83 × 90.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.19x = 15,724.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,724.07/115.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.51

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