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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.74, 173.70 and 79.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.74, 173.70 and 79.70 is: 119.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.74 : 173.70 = 79.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.74/173.70 = 79.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.74x = 173.70 × 79.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.74x = 13,843.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,843.02/115.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.60

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