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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.70, 173.56 and 87.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.70, 173.56 and 87.19 is: 130.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.70 : 173.56 = 87.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.70/173.56 = 87.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.70x = 173.56 × 87.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.70x = 15,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,132.48/115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.79

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