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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.24, 173.08 and 92.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.24, 173.08 and 92.56 is: 139.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.24 : 173.08 = 92.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.24/173.08 = 92.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.24x = 173.08 × 92.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.24x = 16,020.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,020.28/115.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.02

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