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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.56, 173.34 and 85.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.56, 173.34 and 85.19 is: 127.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.56 : 173.34 = 85.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.56/173.34 = 85.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.56x = 173.34 × 85.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.56x = 14,765.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,765.97/115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.78

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