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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.69, 173.51 and 86.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.69, 173.51 and 86.70 is: 130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.69 : 173.51 = 86.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.69/173.51 = 86.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.69x = 173.51 × 86.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.69x = 15,042.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,042.88/115.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.03

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