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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.98, 173.97 and 47.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.98, 173.97 and 47.54 is: 71.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.98 : 173.97 = 47.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.98/173.97 = 47.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.98x = 173.97 × 47.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.98x = 8,270.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,270.12/115.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.31

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