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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.40, 173 and 61.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.40, 173 and 61.40 is: 92.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.40 : 173 = 61.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.40/173 = 61.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.40x = 173 × 61.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.40x = 10,622.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,622.20/115.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.05

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