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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.58, 173.49 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.58, 173.49 and 96.54 is: 144.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.58 : 173.49 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.58/173.49 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.58x = 173.49 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.58x = 16,749.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,749.23/115.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.92

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