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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.94, 173.89 and 42.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.94, 173.89 and 42.80 is: 64.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.94 : 173.89 = 42.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.94/173.89 = 42.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.94x = 173.89 × 42.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.94x = 7,442.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,442.50/115.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.19

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