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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.61, 173.39 and 43.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.61, 173.39 and 43.45 is: 65.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.61 : 173.39 = 43.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.61/173.39 = 43.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.61x = 173.39 × 43.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.61x = 7,533.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,533.14/115.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.16

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