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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.39, 173.98 and 97.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.39, 173.98 and 97.57 is: 147.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.39 : 173.98 = 97.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.39/173.98 = 97.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.39x = 173.98 × 97.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.39x = 16,975.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,975.23/115.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.11

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