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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.77, 173.55 and 54.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.77, 173.55 and 54.87 is: 82.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.77 : 173.55 = 54.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.77/173.55 = 54.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.77x = 173.55 × 54.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.77x = 9,522.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,522.69/115.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.26

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