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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.59, 173.51 and 66.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.59, 173.51 and 66.89 is: 100.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.59 : 173.51 = 66.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.59/173.51 = 66.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.59x = 173.51 × 66.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.59x = 11,606.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,606.18/115.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.41

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