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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.92, 173.50 and 86.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.92, 173.50 and 86.85 is: 129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.92 : 173.50 = 86.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.92/173.50 = 86.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.92x = 173.50 × 86.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.92x = 15,068.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,068.26/115.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.99

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