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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.84, 173.67 and 91.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.84, 173.67 and 91.34 is: 136.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.84 : 173.67 = 91.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.84/173.67 = 91.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.84x = 173.67 × 91.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.84x = 15,863.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,863.02/115.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.94

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