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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.65, 173.16 and 54.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.65, 173.16 and 54.68 is: 81.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.65 : 173.16 = 54.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.65/173.16 = 54.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.65x = 173.16 × 54.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.65x = 9,467.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,467.52/115.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.86

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