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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.85, 173.70 and 43.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.85, 173.70 and 43.70 is: 65.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.85 : 173.70 = 43.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.85/173.70 = 43.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.85x = 173.70 × 43.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.85x = 7,589.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,589.82/115.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.52

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