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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.25, 173.01 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.25, 173.01 and 96.22 is: 144.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.25 : 173.01 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.25/173.01 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.25x = 173.01 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.25x = 16,646.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,646.16/115.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.44

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