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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.59, 173.45 and 54.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.59, 173.45 and 54.76 is: 82.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.59 : 173.45 = 54.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.59/173.45 = 54.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.59x = 173.45 × 54.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.59x = 9,498.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,498.12/115.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.17

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