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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.32, 173.04 and 76.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.32, 173.04 and 76.80 is: 115.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.32 : 173.04 = 76.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.32/173.04 = 76.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.32x = 173.04 × 76.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.32x = 13,289.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,289.47/115.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.24

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