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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.44, 173.21 and 91.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.44, 173.21 and 91.23 is: 136.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.44 : 173.21 = 91.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.44/173.21 = 91.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.44x = 173.21 × 91.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.44x = 15,801.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,801.49/115.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.88

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