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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.79, 173.61 and 54.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.79, 173.61 and 54.86 is: 82.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.79 : 173.61 = 54.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.79/173.61 = 54.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.79x = 173.61 × 54.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.79x = 9,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,523.38/115.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.25

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