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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.99, 174 and 61.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.99, 174 and 61.14 is: 91.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.99 : 174 = 61.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.99/174 = 61.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.99x = 174 × 61.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.99x = 10,638.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,638.36/115.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.72

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