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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.69, 173.56 and 47.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.69, 173.56 and 47.25 is: 70.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.69 : 173.56 = 47.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.69/173.56 = 47.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.69x = 173.56 × 47.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.69x = 8,199.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,199.84/115.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.88

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