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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.71, 173.44 and 83.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.71, 173.44 and 83.55 is: 125.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.71 : 173.44 = 83.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.71/173.44 = 83.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.71x = 173.44 × 83.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.71x = 14,490.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,490.91/115.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.23

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