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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.89, 174.39 and 85.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.89, 174.39 and 85.65 is: 128.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.89 : 174.39 = 85.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.89/174.39 = 85.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.89x = 174.39 × 85.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.89x = 14,936.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,936.50/115.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.89

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