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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.35, 173.15 and 66.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.35, 173.15 and 66.75 is: 100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.35 : 173.15 = 66.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.35/173.15 = 66.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.35x = 173.15 × 66.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.35x = 11,557.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,557.76/115.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.20

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