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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.85, 173.72 and 54.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.85, 173.72 and 54.96 is: 82.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.85 : 173.72 = 54.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.85/173.72 = 54.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.85x = 173.72 × 54.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.85x = 9,547.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,547.38/115.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.42

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