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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.78, 173.61 and 73.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.78, 173.61 and 73.06 is: 109.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.78 : 173.61 = 73.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.78/173.61 = 73.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.78x = 173.61 × 73.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.78x = 12,683.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,683.95/115.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.55

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