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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.59, 173.46 and 64.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.59, 173.46 and 64.25 is: 96.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.59 : 173.46 = 64.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.59/173.46 = 64.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.59x = 173.46 × 64.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.59x = 11,143.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,143.94/115.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.41

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