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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.92, 173.40 and 79.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.92, 173.40 and 79.74 is: 119.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.92 : 173.40 = 79.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.92/173.40 = 79.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.92x = 173.40 × 79.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.92x = 13,826.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,826.92/115.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.28

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