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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.35, 173.40 and 92.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.35, 173.40 and 92.77 is: 139.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.35 : 173.40 = 92.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.35/173.40 = 92.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.35x = 173.40 × 92.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.35x = 16,086.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,086.32/115.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.46

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