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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.83, 173.48 and 61.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.83, 173.48 and 61.59 is: 92.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.83 : 173.48 = 61.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.83/173.48 = 61.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.83x = 173.48 × 61.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.83x = 10,684.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,684.98/115.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.25

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