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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.61, 173.25 and 54.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.61, 173.25 and 54.71 is: 81.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.61 : 173.25 = 54.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.61/173.25 = 54.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.61x = 173.25 × 54.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.61x = 9,477.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,477.64/115.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.98

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