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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.98, 173.97 and 34.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.98, 173.97 and 34.85 is: 52.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.98 : 173.97 = 34.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.98/173.97 = 34.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.98x = 173.97 × 34.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.98x = 6,061.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,061.98/115.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.27

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