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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.71, 173.43 and 64.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.71, 173.43 and 64.34 is: 96.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.71 : 173.43 = 64.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.71/173.43 = 64.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.71x = 173.43 × 64.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.71x = 11,158.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,158.49/115.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.43

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