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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.96, 173.91 and 67.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.96, 173.91 and 67.90 is: 101.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.96 : 173.91 = 67.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.96/173.91 = 67.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.96x = 173.91 × 67.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.96x = 11,808.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,808.49/115.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.83

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