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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.62, 173.39 and 61.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.62, 173.39 and 61.48 is: 92.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.62 : 173.39 = 61.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.62/173.39 = 61.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.62x = 173.39 × 61.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.62x = 10,660.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,660.02/115.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.20

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