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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.80, 173.97 and 95.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.80, 173.97 and 95.55 is: 143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.80 : 173.97 = 95.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.80/173.97 = 95.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.80x = 173.97 × 95.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.80x = 16,622.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622.83/115.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.55

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