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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.70, 173.70 and 85.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.70, 173.70 and 85.32 is: 128.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.70 : 173.70 = 85.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.70/173.70 = 85.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.70x = 173.70 × 85.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.70x = 14,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,820.08/115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.10

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