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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.66, 173.72 and 90.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.66, 173.72 and 90.03 is: 135.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.66 : 173.72 = 90.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.66/173.72 = 90.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.66x = 173.72 × 90.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.66x = 15,640.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,640.01/115.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.22

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