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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.67, 173.52 and 61.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.67, 173.52 and 61.55 is: 92.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.67 : 173.52 = 61.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.67/173.52 = 61.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.67x = 173.52 × 61.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.67x = 10,680.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,680.16/115.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.33

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