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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.69, 173.14 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.69, 173.14 and 96.46 is: 144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.69 : 173.14 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.69/173.14 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.69x = 173.14 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.69x = 16,701.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,701.18/115.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.36

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