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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.89, 173.87 and 43.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.89, 173.87 and 43.75 is: 65.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.89 : 173.87 = 43.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.89/173.87 = 43.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.89x = 173.87 × 43.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.89x = 7,606.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,606.59/115.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.64

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