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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.99, 173.70 and 87.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.99, 173.70 and 87.07 is: 130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.99 : 173.70 = 87.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.99/173.70 = 87.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.99x = 173.70 × 87.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.99x = 15,124.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,124.06/115.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.39

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