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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.95, 173.88 and 79.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.95, 173.88 and 79.86 is: 119.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.95 : 173.88 = 79.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.95/173.88 = 79.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.95x = 173.88 × 79.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.95x = 13,886.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,886.06/115.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.76

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