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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.29, 173.25 and 69.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.29, 173.25 and 69.66 is: 104.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.29 : 173.25 = 69.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.29/173.25 = 69.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.29x = 173.25 × 69.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.29x = 12,068.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,068.60/115.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.68

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