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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.62, 173.18 and 54.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.62, 173.18 and 54.62 is: 81.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.62 : 173.18 = 54.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.62/173.18 = 54.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.62x = 173.18 × 54.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.62x = 9,459.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,459.09/115.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.81

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