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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.92, 173.91 and 43.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.92, 173.91 and 43.78 is: 65.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.92 : 173.91 = 43.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.92/173.91 = 43.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.92x = 173.91 × 43.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.92x = 7,613.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,613.78/115.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.68

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