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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.69, 173.58 and 91.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.69, 173.58 and 91.48 is: 137.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.69 : 173.58 = 91.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.69/173.58 = 91.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.69x = 173.58 × 91.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.69x = 15,879.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,879.10/115.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.26

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