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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.67, 173.45 and 83.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.67, 173.45 and 83.15 is: 124.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.67 : 173.45 = 83.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.67/173.45 = 83.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.67x = 173.45 × 83.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.67x = 14,421.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,421.95/115.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.68

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