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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.88, 173.90 and 85.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.88, 173.90 and 85.48 is: 128.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.88 : 173.90 = 85.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.88/173.90 = 85.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.88x = 173.90 × 85.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.88x = 14,864.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,864.97/115.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.28

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