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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.77, 174.05 and 81.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.77, 174.05 and 81.78 is: 122.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.77 : 174.05 = 81.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.77/174.05 = 81.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.77x = 174.05 × 81.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.77x = 14,232.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,232.96/115.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.94

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