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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.63, 173.54 and 69.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.63, 173.54 and 69.85 is: 104.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.63 : 173.54 = 69.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.63/173.54 = 69.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.63x = 173.54 × 69.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.63x = 12,121.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,121.77/115.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.83

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