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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.87, 173.67 and 90.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.87, 173.67 and 90.13 is: 135.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.87 : 173.67 = 90.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.87/173.67 = 90.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.87x = 173.67 × 90.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.87x = 15,652.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,652.88/115.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.09

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