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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.47, 173.43 and 79.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.47, 173.43 and 79.47 is: 119.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.47 : 173.43 = 79.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.47/173.43 = 79.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.47x = 173.43 × 79.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.47x = 13,782.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,782.48/115.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.36

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