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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.57, 173.49 and 91.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.57, 173.49 and 91.27 is: 137.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.57 : 173.49 = 91.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.57/173.49 = 91.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.57x = 173.49 × 91.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.57x = 15,834.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,834.43/115.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.01

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