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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.54, 173.41 and 50.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.54, 173.41 and 50.51 is: 75.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.54 : 173.41 = 50.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.54/173.41 = 50.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.54x = 173.41 × 50.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.54x = 8,759.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,759.25/115.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.81

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