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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.88, 173.54 and 85.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.88, 173.54 and 85.37 is: 127.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.88 : 173.54 = 85.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.88/173.54 = 85.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.88x = 173.54 × 85.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.88x = 14,813.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,813.82/115.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.84

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