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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.28, 173.07 and 89.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.28, 173.07 and 89.76 is: 134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.28 : 173.07 = 89.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.28/173.07 = 89.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.28x = 173.07 × 89.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.28x = 15,534.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,534.76/115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.76

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