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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.86, 173.91 and 85.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.86, 173.91 and 85.33 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.86 : 173.91 = 85.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.86/173.91 = 85.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.86x = 173.91 × 85.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.86x = 14,838.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,838.87/115.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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