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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.77, 173.48 and 91.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.77, 173.48 and 91.45 is: 137.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.77 : 173.48 = 91.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.77/173.48 = 91.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.77x = 173.48 × 91.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.77x = 15,864.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,864.29/115.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.04

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