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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.67, 173.54 and 69.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.67, 173.54 and 69.94 is: 104.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.67 : 173.54 = 69.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.67/173.54 = 69.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.67x = 173.54 × 69.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.67x = 12,136.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,136.17/115.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.92

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