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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.64, 173.10 and 77.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.64, 173.10 and 77.04 is: 115.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.64 : 173.10 = 77.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.64/173.10 = 77.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.64x = 173.10 × 77.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.64x = 13,335.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,335.62/115.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.32

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