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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.85, 173.56 and 96.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.85, 173.56 and 96.71 is: 144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.85 : 173.56 = 96.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.85/173.56 = 96.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.85x = 173.56 × 96.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.85x = 16,783.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,783.88/115.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.88

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