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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.91, 173.70 and 79.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.91, 173.70 and 79.33 is: 118.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.91 : 173.70 = 79.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.91/173.70 = 79.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.91x = 173.70 × 79.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.91x = 13,779.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,779.19/115.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.88

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