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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.56, 173.61 and 77.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.56, 173.61 and 77.22 is: 116.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.56 : 173.61 = 77.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.56/173.61 = 77.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.56x = 173.61 × 77.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.56x = 13,406.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,406.16/115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.01

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