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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.95, 173.91 and 43.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.95, 173.91 and 43.81 is: 65.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.95 : 173.91 = 43.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.95/173.91 = 43.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.95x = 173.91 × 43.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.95x = 7,619.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,619.70/115.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.71

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