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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.57, 173.43 and 85.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.57, 173.43 and 85.22 is: 127.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.57 : 173.43 = 85.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.57/173.43 = 85.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.57x = 173.43 × 85.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.57x = 14,778.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,778.84/115.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.88

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