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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.85, 173.94 and 81.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.85, 173.94 and 81.83 is: 122.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.85 : 173.94 = 81.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.85/173.94 = 81.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.85x = 173.94 × 81.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.85x = 14,233.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,233.51/115.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.86

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