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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.93, 173.86 and 54.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.93, 173.86 and 54.22 is: 81.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.93 : 173.86 = 54.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.93/173.86 = 54.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.93x = 173.86 × 54.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.93x = 9,426.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,426.68/115.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.31

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