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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.69, 173.23 and 91.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.69, 173.23 and 91.10 is: 136.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.69 : 173.23 = 91.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.69/173.23 = 91.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.69x = 173.23 × 91.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.69x = 15,781.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,781.23/115.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.41

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