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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.22, 173.02 and 91.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.22, 173.02 and 91.32 is: 137.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.22 : 173.02 = 91.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.22/173.02 = 91.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.22x = 173.02 × 91.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.22x = 15,800.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,800.19/115.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.13

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