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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.83, 173.37 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.83, 173.37 and 81.50 is: 121.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.83 : 173.37 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.83/173.37 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.83x = 173.37 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.83x = 14,128.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,128.79/115.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.98

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