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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.86, 173.68 and 83.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.86, 173.68 and 83.28 is: 124.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.86 : 173.68 = 83.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.86/173.68 = 83.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.86x = 173.68 × 83.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.86x = 14,464.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,464.07/115.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.84

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