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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.35, 173.19 and 92.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.35, 173.19 and 92.55 is: 138.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.35 : 173.19 = 92.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.35/173.19 = 92.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.35x = 173.19 × 92.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.35x = 16,028.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,028.73/115.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.96

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