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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.96, 174 and 55.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.96, 174 and 55.12 is: 82.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.96 : 174 = 55.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.96/174 = 55.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.96x = 174 × 55.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.96x = 9,590.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,590.88/115.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.71

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