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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.82, 173.88 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.82, 173.88 and 91.52 is: 137.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.82 : 173.88 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.82/173.88 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.82x = 173.88 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.82x = 15,913.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,913.50/115.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.40

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