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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.98, 174.24 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.98, 174.24 and 81.96 is: 123.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.98 : 174.24 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.98/174.24 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.98x = 174.24 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.98x = 14,280.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,280.71/115.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.13

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