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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.76, 173.74 and 77.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.76, 173.74 and 77.26 is: 115.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.76 : 173.74 = 77.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.76/173.74 = 77.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.76x = 173.74 × 77.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.76x = 13,423.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,423.15/115.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.96

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