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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.79, 173.75 and 91.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.79, 173.75 and 91.35 is: 137.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.79 : 173.75 = 91.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.79/173.75 = 91.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.79x = 173.75 × 91.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.79x = 15,871.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,871.61/115.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.08

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