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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.91, 173.76 and 55.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.91, 173.76 and 55.05 is: 82.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.91 : 173.76 = 55.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.91/173.76 = 55.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.91x = 173.76 × 55.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.91x = 9,565.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,565.49/115.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.53

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