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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.96, 174.06 and 87.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.96, 174.06 and 87.06 is: 130.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.96 : 174.06 = 87.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.96/174.06 = 87.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.96x = 174.06 × 87.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.96x = 15,153.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,153.66/115.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.68

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