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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.89, 173.66 and 54.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.89, 173.66 and 54.97 is: 82.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.89 : 173.66 = 54.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.89/173.66 = 54.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.89x = 173.66 × 54.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.89x = 9,546.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,546.09/115.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.37

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