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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.97, 173.81 and 81.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.97, 173.81 and 81.54 is: 122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.97 : 173.81 = 81.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.97/173.81 = 81.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.97x = 173.81 × 81.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.97x = 14,172.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,172.67/115.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.22

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