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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.73, 173.44 and 87.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.73, 173.44 and 87.02 is: 130.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.73 : 173.44 = 87.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.73/173.44 = 87.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.73x = 173.44 × 87.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.73x = 15,092.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,092.75/115.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.41

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