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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.95, 173.83 and 43.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.95, 173.83 and 43.77 is: 65.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.95 : 173.83 = 43.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.95/173.83 = 43.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.95x = 173.83 × 43.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.95x = 7,608.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,608.54/115.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.62

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