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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.88, 173.85 and 77.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.88, 173.85 and 77.51 is: 116.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.88 : 173.85 = 77.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.88/173.85 = 77.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.88x = 173.85 × 77.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.88x = 13,475.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,475.11/115.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.29

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