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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.84, 173.73 and 43.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.84, 173.73 and 43.69 is: 65.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.84 : 173.73 = 43.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.84/173.73 = 43.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.84x = 173.73 × 43.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.84x = 7,590.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,590.26/115.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.52

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