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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.64, 173.72 and 86.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.64, 173.72 and 86.95 is: 130.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.64 : 173.72 = 86.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.64/173.72 = 86.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.64x = 173.72 × 86.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.64x = 15,104.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,104.74/115.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.62

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