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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.39, 173.11 and 69.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.39, 173.11 and 69.16 is: 103.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.39 : 173.11 = 69.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.39/173.11 = 69.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.39x = 173.11 × 69.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.39x = 11,972.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,972.29/115.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.75

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