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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.76, 173.55 and 43.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.76, 173.55 and 43.67 is: 65.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.76 : 173.55 = 43.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.76/173.55 = 43.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.76x = 173.55 × 43.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.76x = 7,578.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,578.93/115.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.47

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