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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.86, 173.82 and 54.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.86, 173.82 and 54.24 is: 81.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.86 : 173.82 = 54.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.86/173.82 = 54.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.86x = 173.82 × 54.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.86x = 9,428.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,428.00/115.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.37

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