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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.77, 173.70 and 72.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.77, 173.70 and 72.38 is: 108.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.77 : 173.70 = 72.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.77/173.70 = 72.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.77x = 173.70 × 72.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.77x = 12,571.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,571.18/115.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.59

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