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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.87, 173.25 and 98.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.87, 173.25 and 98.95 is: 147.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.87 : 173.25 = 98.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.87/173.25 = 98.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.87x = 173.25 × 98.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.87x = 17,143.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,143.09/115.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.95

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