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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.35, 173.09 and 89.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.35, 173.09 and 89.67 is: 134.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.35 : 173.09 = 89.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.35/173.09 = 89.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.35x = 173.09 × 89.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.35x = 15,520.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,520.53/115.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.55

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