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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.29, 173.01 and 78.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.29, 173.01 and 78.75 is: 118.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.29 : 173.01 = 78.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.29/173.01 = 78.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.29x = 173.01 × 78.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.29x = 13,624.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,624.54/115.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.18

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