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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.55, 173.06 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.55, 173.06 and 92.75 is: 138.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.55 : 173.06 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.55/173.06 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.55x = 173.06 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.55x = 16,051.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,051.32/115.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.91

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