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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.52, 173.15 and 64.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.52, 173.15 and 64.22 is: 96.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.52 : 173.15 = 64.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.52/173.15 = 64.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.52x = 173.15 × 64.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.52x = 11,118.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,118.83/115.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.25

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