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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.99, 174.29 and 87.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.99, 174.29 and 87.29 is: 131.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.99 : 174.29 = 87.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.99/174.29 = 87.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.99x = 174.29 × 87.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.99x = 15,214.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,214.10/115.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.16

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