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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.62, 173.47 and 51.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.62, 173.47 and 51.54 is: 77.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.62 : 173.47 = 51.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.62/173.47 = 51.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.62x = 173.47 × 51.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.62x = 8,940.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,940.64/115.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.33

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