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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.76, 174.20 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.76, 174.20 and 96.64 is: 145.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.76 : 174.20 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.76/174.20 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.76x = 174.20 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.76x = 16,834.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,834.69/115.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.43

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