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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.67, 173.34 and 85.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.67, 173.34 and 85.10 is: 127.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.67 : 173.34 = 85.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.67/173.34 = 85.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.67x = 173.34 × 85.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.67x = 14,750.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,750.37/115.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.52

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