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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.47, 173.26 and 90.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.47, 173.26 and 90.95 is: 136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.47 : 173.26 = 90.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.47/173.26 = 90.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.47x = 173.26 × 90.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.47x = 15,757.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,757.24/115.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.46

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