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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.62, 173.16 and 91.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.62, 173.16 and 91.41 is: 136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.62 : 173.16 = 91.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.62/173.16 = 91.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.62x = 173.16 × 91.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.62x = 15,828.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,828.56/115.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.90

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