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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.65, 173.27 and 79.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.65, 173.27 and 79.40 is: 118.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.65 : 173.27 = 79.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.65/173.27 = 79.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.65x = 173.27 × 79.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.65x = 13,758.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,758.27/115.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.96

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