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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.56, 173.34 and 67.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.56, 173.34 and 67.50 is: 101.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.56 : 173.34 = 67.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.56/173.34 = 67.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.56x = 173.34 × 67.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.56x = 11,700.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,700.45/115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.25

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