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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.54, 173.20 and 69.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.54, 173.20 and 69.90 is: 104.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.54 : 173.20 = 69.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.54/173.20 = 69.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.54x = 173.20 × 69.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.54x = 12,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,106.68/115.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.78

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