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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.91, 173.95 and 64.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.91, 173.95 and 64.59 is: 96.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.91 : 173.95 = 64.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.91/173.95 = 64.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.91x = 173.95 × 64.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.91x = 11,235.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,235.47/115.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.94

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