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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.56, 172.98 and 64.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.56, 172.98 and 64.14 is: 96.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.56 : 172.98 = 64.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.56/172.98 = 64.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.56x = 172.98 × 64.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.56x = 11,094.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,094.94/115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.01

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