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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.64, 173.24 and 86.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.64, 173.24 and 86.76 is: 129.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.64 : 173.24 = 86.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.64/173.24 = 86.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.64x = 173.24 × 86.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.64x = 15,030.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,030.30/115.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.97

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